Archive · 20 Sep 2025
KTR Criticizes Congress Over Almatti Dam, Warns of Mass Movement
KTR, a leader in Telangana, is upset because the government in the neighboring state of Karnataka wants to make their dam taller.
He says this could be bad news for farmers in Telangana because it might mean they don't get enough water for their crops.
He is criticizing the leaders of the Congress party in both states for not speaking up about this issue.
He is also defending a big irrigation project and saying that claims of corruption are wrong.
He is worried that if something isn't done, the farmers might suffer.
KTR criticized Karnataka's decision to raise the Almatti dam height.
KTR accused the Karnataka Congress government of endangering Telangana farmers.
KTR stated that the Almatti Dam plan could deprive Telangana of its water share.
KTR defended the Kaleshwaram project against corruption allegations.
KTR said the Almatti issue is pending before the Supreme Court.
- Who
- KTR, Revanth Reddy, Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Congress
- What
- KTR criticizes Karnataka Congress' decision to raise Almatti Dam height and Congress' silence.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Telangana and Karnataka, focusing on the Almatti Dam
- Why
- Concerns over water rights and potential impact on Telangana farmers.
BRS
Karnataka/Congress
Dam Height Increase
BRS
Opposes the height increase, fearing it will harm Telangana farmers.
Karnataka/Congress
Not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Kaleshwaram Project
BRS
Defends the project.
Karnataka/Congress
Views not explicitly stated in the provided text.
- Issue
- Karnataka's plan to raise Almatti Dam height
- KTR's Criticism
- Accuses Congress of silence, calls it a 'death warrant' for Telangana farmers
- Impact
- Potential impact on Telangana's irrigation projects and water share
- Kaleshwaram Project
- KTR defends Kaleshwaram against corruption allegations, cites Almatti's cost
- Legal Status
- Almatti dam issue pending before the Supreme Court
Sources
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