Jupally Krishna Rao Slams Harish Rao Over Palamuru Projects, Alleges Double Standards
Jupally Krishna Rao slams Harish Rao over Palamuru projects, alleging double standards and false claims on irrigation works and Gollapalli reservoir.
In a sharp political attack, Jupally Krishna Rao slams Harish Rao over Palamuru projects, accusing the former minister of double standards and misleading claims regarding irrigation works in the erstwhile Palamuru district. The remarks were made during a media briefing at the Congress Legislative Party office in Hyderabad.
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Jupally Krishna Rao Criticizes Harish Rao on Palamuru Projects
Jupally Krishna Rao alleged that T. Harish Rao is taking contradictory positions on irrigation projects in Palamuru.
Key points raised:
- The previous BRS government had issued Government Orders (GOs) for Gollapalli Reservoir development
- Now opposing the same project reflects political double standards
- This approach amounts to misleading the people of Palamuru
The press meet was held at the CLP office in Hyderabad and attended by MLAs:
- G. Madhusudan Reddy
- Veerlapalli Shankar
Claims on Gollapalli Reservoir and Project Approvals
Jupally Krishna Rao stated that:
- A Government Order issued in 2016 allocated ₹4,177 crore
- The plan included reservoirs with a total capacity of 25 TMC
- In March 2019, proposals were made for 27 reservoirs including Gollapalli
He questioned how the same leadership is now opposing projects they once approved.
Dispute Over Palamuru-Rangareddy Project Progress
Addressing claims made by Harish Rao, the Minister said:
- The claim that 80% work is completed is false
- No proper canal construction has been completed
- Land acquisition and administrative approvals are incomplete
He alleged that pumps were switched on before elections only to mislead the public, without delivering water to any agricultural land.
Spending on Palamuru Projects
Jupally Krishna Rao compared expenditures:
- ₹7,000 crore spent by the BRS government in the last 10 years
- ₹8,300 crore spent during Congress rule in the united state
He questioned the effectiveness and outcomes of the spending under the previous government.
Allegations on Mallanna Sagar Project
The Minister further accused Harish Rao of:
- Forcibly evicting farmers for the 50 TMC Mallanna Sagar project
- Supporting policies that allegedly favored contractors
- Ignoring the interests of farmers in Palamuru
Political Remarks and Future Outlook
Jupally Krishna Rao expressed confidence that:
- The Congress party will return to power
- Rahul Gandhi will become Prime Minister
He criticized the BRS party’s expectations of returning to power, calling them unrealistic.
The Jupally Krishna Rao vs Harish Rao Palamuru projects controversy has intensified political debate in Telangana. With allegations of double standards, disputes over project progress, and financial questions, the issue continues to remain a major talking point in state politics.
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