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BRS condemns Telangana chief minister’s language about opposition leaders
BRS leaders condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s remarks about opposition figures who visited the Medigadda Barrage and Kannepally pumphouse in Telangana.
The dispute centres on whether water can be lifted at Kannepally while the barrage is in free-flow condition.
BRS leaders said a river level of 93.5 metres was enough to run the pumps during their visit.
They said the National Dam Safety Authority allowed water lifting in free-flow conditions but advised against storing water in the barrage.
The leaders also argued that building a cofferdam upstream could raise river levels and support continued pumping.
They blamed political jealousy for the dispute, saying that running the pumps would benefit former chief minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s reputation.
They warned that Hyderabad residents could face a drinking-water problem if the issue worsens, but no next step was announced.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders condemned Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for language they described as offensive toward opposition leaders.
The dispute followed a visit by BRS leaders to the Medigadda Barrage and Kannepally pumphouse.
The leaders said river levels allowed water to be lifted at Kannepally even while the barrage was in free-flow condition.
They said the National Dam Safety Authority report allowed lifting water in that condition but recommended against storing water in the barrage.
BRS leaders also criticised the Centre’s orders on lifting water and warned of problems if Hyderabad’s drinking-water supply worsened.
- Who
- BRS leaders D. Sudheer Reddy and Errabilli Dayakar Rao condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s language.
- What
- They criticised his remarks about opposition leaders and argued that water could be lifted at Kannepally in the barrage’s free-flow condition.
- When
- Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Hyderabad; the Chief Minister’s remarks were made at Kodangal.
- Why
- The BRS leaders said the remarks targeted leaders who had recently visited Medigadda Barrage and Kannepally pumphouse. They also disputed the position on lifting water.
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BRS leaders visited Medigadda Barrage and Kannepally pumphouse.
D. Sudheer Reddy and Errabilli Dayakar Rao criticised the Chief Minister’s language at a press conference in Hyderabad.
- BRS leaders
- D. Sudheer Reddy and Errabilli Dayakar Rao
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Sites visited
- Medigadda Barrage and Kannepally pumphouse
- River level cited
- 93.5 metres
- Press conference
- Hyderabad, November 9, 2026