KTR Criticizes Government Over Escalating Costs of Kondapochamma Sagar-Gandipet Project

Quick Summary

• K.T.Rama Rao (BRS working president) criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over a critically important cost escalation in the Kondapochamma Sagar-Gandipet drinking water project,rising from ₹1,100 crore to ₹7,400 crore.
• He accused the Chief Minister of inflating project costs for misappropriation and diverting funds to his party’s central leadership in Delhi.
• Speaking at Telangana Bhavan during the release of a documentary on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP),Mr. Rama Rao denied allegations of a ₹1 lakh crore scam tied to KLIP.
• Addressing claims about damage to KLIP’s medigadda barrage, he clarified that repairs would cost ₹300 crore and that the contractor had agreed to cover this expense.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The allegations and counter-allegations concerning large-scale projects like KLIP and the Kondapochamma Sagar-Gandipet initiative highlight concerns over openness in public spending and governance integrity. Infrastructure investment is crucial for Telangana’s growth; however, disputes over financial accountability could erode public trust if not adequately addressed through self-reliant audits or investigations.

The debate also underscores political friction within regional parties as they navigate larger national agendas amidst intense scrutiny of development policies. Ensuring accountability while maintaining steady progress on infrastructure will be critical for sustaining both public confidence and long-term economic benefits.

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