Congressional lawmakers accuse BRS of spreading misinformation about the power supply

Government Whip Vemula Veeresham and Bhuvanagiri MLA Kumbam Anil Kumar Reddy on Sunday accused the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government of financial irregularities in the implementation of the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant and the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).

Addressing the media, Veeresham slammed former power minister G Jagadish Reddy for allegedly making misleading statements to divert attention from the previous government’s failures. He sought an explanation for the escalation in the estimated cost of the Yadadri power plant and coal import agreements.

He also accused the BRS leader of spreading misinformation by attributing the possible impact of El Nino and subsequent drought fears to the Congress government.

Mr. Anil Kumar Reddy said that El Nino affects the weather conditions globally and termed the claims of BRS leaders about the drought situation as baseless. He said farmers have been advised to avoid water-intensive rice cultivation in view of the possibility of reduced rainfall and water availability.

The MLA said the Pranahita-Chevella project could have brought more irrigation benefits if it was started near Tummidihatti. He accused the previous government of leaving several irrigation projects unfinished, claiming they were not implemented because they did not offer opportunities for commissions.

Mr. Anil Kumar Reddy said that the Congress government was committed to complete the ongoing irrigation projects, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme. He claimed that the government was working to address the state’s irrigation and water supply requirements while holding the previous regime accountable for its decisions.

Published – 25 Oct 2026 20:34 IST