Archive · 19 Sep 2025
BRS Urges CM to Address Karnataka's Almatti Dam Expansion
BRS leaders are upset that Karnataka wants to expand the Almatti Dam.
They want Telangana's CM to file a court case to stop it, because this expansion could harm Telangana.
The leaders point out there is already a court order against changing the dam's height.
They also criticize that the CM has not yet spoken out about Karnataka's plans.
Karnataka plans to buy a lot of land for the expansion and spend a large sum of money for the same.
The BRS also highlights the potential impacts on Maharashtra.
BRS leaders demand Telangana CM file contempt petition against Karnataka.
Karnataka plans expansion of the Almatti Dam.
The BRS expresses concerns over the height increase of Almatti project.
Karnataka's decision was made in a recent cabinet meeting.
The Supreme Court has a stay on the project.
- Who
- BRS leaders, Revanth Reddy, Karnataka government
- What
- BRS demands Revanth Reddy take action regarding Karnataka's proposed Almatti Dam expansion
- When
- Thursday; decision made in recent cabinet meeting in Karnataka
- Where
- Hyderabad, Almatti Dam (Karnataka), Supreme Court
- Why
- To prevent damage to Telangana and uphold the existing Supreme Court stay on the project.
BRS Viewpoint
Karnataka Government
Dam Expansion
BRS Viewpoint
BRS opposes the expansion, citing potential damage to Telangana.
Karnataka Government
Karnataka approved expansion in a cabinet meeting.
Legal Action
BRS Viewpoint
BRS demands CM file a contempt petition against Karnataka.
Karnataka Government
Karnataka has yet to comment publicly on the BRS demands.
Project Approval
BRS Viewpoint
The existing Supreme Court stay should be enforced.
Karnataka Government
Karnataka's government has given the project a green light
- Dam Name
- Almatti Dam
- Project
- Almatti Project Expansion
- BRS Demand
- File contempt petition against Karnataka
- Land Acquisition (Karnataka)
- 1.33 lakh acres
- Land Acquisition Budget (Karnataka)
- Rs 70,000 crore (in two years)
- Supreme Court Stay
- Existing stay on project