HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has dared BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao to show proof of completing even a single irrigation project during his 10-year rule. Describing KCR as “Shukracharya” and BRS MLAs as “Marichulu”, he alleged that the former chief minister is conspiring to stall irrigation projects.
On Saturday, Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects, including an IIIT at Chittaboinapally, in the erstwhile Mahbubnagar district.
Later, addressing a public meeting at Mahbubnagar, he asserted that the government had exposed the “hollowness” of the BRS on the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) by disclosing all details in the Assembly. He asked the BRS to explain why it failed to complete irrigation projects during its 10 years in power.
Accusing BRS MLAs of absenting themselves from the Assembly during discussions on irrigation projects, he questioned why funds were not sanctioned for land acquisition for the Uddandapur reservoir, while `25,000 crore worth of contractors’ bills were cleared.
“The Kaleshwaram project has collapsed, while PRLIS, SLBC and other projects were not completed. Then where did all the money spent during the BRS regime go?” he asked, reiterating his government’s commitment to completing all irrigation projects.
Demanding establishment of an IIM at Mahbubnagar, Revanth Reddy said he has no objection to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with BJP MP D K Aruna, in this regard.
‘Nothing wrong in meeting PM’
“Some people are saying that I am meeting the Prime Minister very often. What can I do without meeting him? Should I meet the Prime Minister or not to secure Central funds and clearances for various projects? We respect the Prime Minister of India and obtain clearances and funds for projects.
At the same time, we will not compromise on the interests of the Congress during elections, nor on the development of the state. I have no enemies. The person whom I considered an enemy lost the Assembly elections in 2023. My enemy is poverty, people who do injustice to women, and those who do not study. I will drive poverty out of Telangana,” he said, vowing to showcase the development of Mahbubnagar district to the world.
He said: “The government is providing free bus ride to women. If anyone ask money for the ticket show my photo. If anyone asks money for the bus ticket I will remove them from job.”
Interacting with students at Chittaboinapally, the chief minister affirmed that the state government would strengthen the education and irrigation sectors to bring a transformation in the lives of the people.
He emphasised the need for students to improve their language skills to achieve success in the competitive world. “Education provides solutions to all our problems. Perseverance, hard work and determination are key to achieving success in our lives,” he said reminding that the government is constructing a Young India Integrated Residential School in the district at the cost of `200 crore.
“Various educational institutions are coming up in the district. We are providing financial assistance to those appearing for the Civil Services exams. The construction of the IIIT building will be completed within a year,” he explained.