BRS Leader Accuses Congress of Intentional Legal Failure in Polavaram Case
Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao made serious allegations against the Congress government on Monday. He claimed the government deliberately filed a legally flawed petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar project. Rao stated this action was taken solely to facilitate illegal construction activities by the Andhra Pradesh government.
Withdrawal of Petition Raises Suspicion
Harish Rao issued a statement following the Telangana government's decision to withdraw its petition. He pointed to historical patterns in his criticism. The neighboring state previously stalled the Palamuru-Rangareddy project successfully. They achieved this by encouraging farmers to file writ petitions and obtain stay orders.
"Yet, the Congress government intentionally filed a petition that lacked basic legal jurisdiction," Rao alleged. "This was not a mistake; it was a calculated move to surrender Telangana's rights." His words carried strong political weight as he questioned the government's motives.
Dangerous Delay Tactics Alleged
The BRS leader issued a stark warning about the government's new approach. He described the decision to withdraw the writ petition and file a civil suit instead as a dangerous delay tactic. This move directly benefits Andhra Pradesh according to his analysis.
"Filing a civil suit means dragging Maharashtra and Karnataka into the dispute," Harish explained. "Arguments will go on for years. This delay is exactly what the Andhra government wants."
He painted a concerning picture of the consequences. The extended legal process would allow Andhra Pradesh to complete project works while Telangana remains entangled in court proceedings. Water resources could be diverted during this prolonged period.
Direct Criticism of Chief Minister
Harish Rao did not mince words when addressing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's position. He termed the entire episode a historic betrayal by the chief minister. The BRS leader also challenged Reddy's public rhetoric about avoiding courts and resolving issues through mutual talks.
"What was the hidden agenda behind your love for talks?" Rao questioned pointedly. "Was the objective to hand over Telangana's water rights wholesale to AP across the table?"
His criticism reached its peak with specific terminology. Harish described the withdrawn petition as legally weak and inadequate. He went further to characterize it as Revanth Reddy's "Sankranti gift" to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. This metaphorical language emphasized his view of the situation as a political concession rather than a legal strategy.
Broader Political Implications
The allegations touch on several critical issues for Telangana:
- Water rights and resource management between states
- Legal strategies in interstate disputes
- Political accountability in infrastructure projects
- The relationship between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments
Harish Rao's statements reflect ongoing tensions in the region. Water disputes have long been sensitive matters in South Indian politics. The BRS leader positioned this particular case within that historical context while making contemporary political accusations.
The withdrawal of the Supreme Court petition has become a flashpoint in Telangana politics. Opposition voices now question the government's commitment to protecting state interests. This development may influence future approaches to interstate resource conflicts.
