Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Arvind Accuses Revanth of Ignoring Kaleshwaram Project Issues
BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind accused the Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, of not speaking up about the Kaleshwaram project.
Farmers are suffering because of bad weather and problems with the project.
Arvind said the committee formed to look into the project's issues is just a formality and not serious.
He also said the government is only investigating a small part of the project and not the whole thing.
He claimed that the previous government made changes without proper studies and checks.
The government says they are working on the issues and providing necessary information to the authorities examining the project.
BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of remaining silent on the Kaleshwaram project.
Farmers are facing distress due to poor rainfall and El Nino-driven stress.
Arvind claimed the Justice P.C. Ghose Committee is a 'time-pass exercise' and not aimed at helping farmers.
The government is pushing for a CBI probe into only three barrages, avoiding scrutiny of the entire project.
Arvind alleged the previous BRS government made changes without proper studies and checks.
- Who
- BJP Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind and Medak MP Raghunandan Rao
- What
- Accusations against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remaining silent on the Kaleshwaram project and farmer distress
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To highlight the impact of poor rainfall, El Nino-driven stress, and alleged mismanagement of the Kaleshwaram project
BJP's Criticism
Congress Government's Stance
Committee Formation
BJP's Criticism
The Justice P.C. Ghose Committee is a 'time-pass exercise' and not aimed at bringing the guilty to book or helping farmers.
Congress Government's Stance
The committee was formed to investigate the Kaleshwaram barrages collapse and address the issues.
CBI Probe
BJP's Criticism
The Congress government is selectively pushing for a CBI probe into only three barrages involving about ₹8,500 crore, avoiding scrutiny of the entire project estimated at over ₹1 lakh crore.
Congress Government's Stance
The government is focusing on specific areas for investigation to ensure thorough scrutiny and accountability.
Project Execution
BJP's Criticism
The previous BRS government shifted dams without geo-technical studies and altered the design of foundations without quality audit.
Congress Government's Stance
The government is addressing the issues and providing necessary documents to the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).
- Project Name
- Kaleshwaram Project
- Committee Formed
- Justice P.C. Ghose Committee
- Estimated Project Cost
- Over ₹1 lakh crore
- CBI Probe Cost
- About ₹8,500 crore
- Union Minister
- C.R. Patil
- Authority Examining Project
- National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)