Minister Harish Rao credits BRS’ efforts for Tribunal’s favourable order

In a statement issued here on Friday, Harish expressed satisfaction with the order issued by the Tribunal.
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HYDERABAD: BRS MLA and former minister T Harish Rao said that the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal’s order that the further terms of reference (ToR) should be heard first was due to the consistent efforts made by the previous BRS government to get rightful share in Krishna river waters.

In a statement issued here on Friday, Harish expressed satisfaction with the order issued by the Tribunal.

“The efforts made by [the then chief minister] K Chandrasekhar Rao over the past decade led to this favourable order,” he said while finding fault with the Congress government for claiming credit for the same.

The Tribunal’s order affirmed the rights of Telangana to a fair allocation in Krishna river waters, Harish said and added that it was a testament to the tenacious struggle and strategic planning executed during KCR’s tenure to rectify the injustices done by the Congress.

Harish recalled that the BRS government went to the Supreme Court in 2015 to secure Telangana’s rights in Krishna waters and continued to press for an allocation of 575 tmcft of water in the river. The Centre gave further ToR to the tribunal in October, 2023 under Section 3, the former minister recalled.

‘Fight for permanent solution’

Harish stressed the importance of continuing the fight for a permanent solution to the water distribution under Section 3, while also seeking an interim increase in water allocation by 50 per cent. He emphasised that Telangana’s rights must be vigorously defended through expert legal advocacy in upcoming tribunal hearings.

In the context of the Yasangi season, Harish highlighted the urgency of addressing the water scarcity that led to crops drying out last season. He called for immediate government action to ensure adequate water supply for the upcoming Yasangi, to prevent further agricultural losses.

The former minister expressed grave concerns over the lack of attention by Revanth Reddy’s government towards projects like the Palamuru-Rangareddy LIS, which has turned into a curse for the farmers due to negligence in water canal constructions.

He warned that if the government continues its indifference, BRS is prepared to fight relentlessly for Telangana’s rightful share of Krishna waters.

Harish Rao urged the government to act with integrity and support the state’s efforts to secure its legitimate water shares, stating that the BRS will extend all possible support to ensure justice for Telangana.

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