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Naidu Hailed as Bhagiratha as Handri-Neeva Water Reaches Reservoir
Water from the Handri-Neeva canal was released into Marala reservoir in Bukkapatnam.
Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy led the release with former minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy.
She praised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu as a modern-day Bhagiratha.
Bhagiratha is a name used for someone who brings water to people.
Sindhura Reddy said she wants to provide water to 193 constituency tanks in three years.
She also talked about a large fighter jet unit and a solar project.
She promised pensions and houses for eligible people.
She asked party workers to help win the upcoming local elections.
Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy released Handri-Neeva canal water into Marala reservoir at Bukkapatnam.
She described Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu as a modern-day ‘Bhagiratha’ for Rayalaseema.
Sindhura Reddy pledged to supply water to 193 constituency tanks within three years.
She highlighted a proposed ₹1,00,000 crore fighter jet unit and Reliance’s ₹51,300 crore solar project.
She promised new pensions and housing for eligible people and urged TDP cadres to pursue victory in local body polls.
- Who
- Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, former minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- Handri-Neeva canal water was released into Marala reservoir, alongside announcements about irrigation, projects, welfare and local elections.
- Where
- Marala reservoir in Bukkapatnam, in the Puttaparthi area of Rayalaseema.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- To expand water supply and promote development and welfare commitments in the constituency.
Key facts
- Water source
- Handri-Neeva canal
- Water destination
- Marala reservoir
- Water target
- 193 constituency tanks within three years
- Fighter jet project
- A proposed ₹1,00,000 crore unit in Puttaparthi
- Solar project
- Reliance’s ₹51,300 crore project in Amadaguru
- Welfare promises
- New pensions and housing for eligible people
- Political context
- Appeal to TDP cadres ahead of upcoming local body polls











