The Telangana Legislative Assembly is bracing for a high-voltage winter session starting this Monday. What was once a political disagreement has devolved into a bitter war of words, with both sides signaling that they aren't planning to back down once the floor opens for debate.
At the heart of this confrontation is the sensitive issue of river water rights. BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao, or KCR, recently stepped back into the limelight after a long period of relative silence to accuse Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s government of being "useless" and failing to defend the state’s interests regarding the Palamuru-Rangareddy irrigation project. The BRS has already announced a statewide agitation, framing themselves as the sole protectors of Telangana’s resources.
Revanth Reddy, however, has been quick to hit back. He hasn't just dismissed KCR’s critiques; he’s challenged the former CM to actually show up to the Assembly and face a debate backed by evidence. The rhetoric has turned deeply personal, with Reddy recently vowing to ensure KCR’s family never returns to power, while KCR has used equally sharp language, threatening to "skin" the current administration for its perceived failures.
Beyond the water dispute, the session is expected to be a tit-for-tat over unfulfilled promises and past scandals. The BRS is ready to pin Congress down on its "guarantees," specifically the delayed monthly financial aid for women and the promised gold for weddings. On the flip side, Congress holds a major card in the form of a judicial commission report on the Kaleshwaram project, which reportedly finds KCR responsible for significant irregularities.
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