Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has resurfaced in the public eye after months of political silence, levelling serious allegations against the Congress-led government headed by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Responding swiftly, Revanth Reddy countered KCR’s accusations and issued a challenge for an open debate in the Telangana Assembly on river water issues. He urged the BRS supremo to attend the sessions scheduled from January 2, assuring full respect and stating that there is no intention to insult the former Chief Minister during the proceedings.

Revanth Reddy accused the previous BRS regime of neglecting Telangana’s water interests. He said that had water been drawn from Jurala to the Palamuru–Rangareddy project, the state’s rights could have been protected. Instead, he alleged that 512 TMCs of water were diverted to Andhra Pradesh while only 299 TMCs were utilised for Telangana during the earlier tenure. He claimed that even the detailed project report was not properly submitted under KCR’s leadership, and asserted that the current government is fighting for a 71% share of Godavari waters.

Revanth escalated his criticism by calling KCR and KTR financial terrorists who had pushed Telangana into a massive debt burden. He claimed the previous government raised loans totalling ₹8.11 lakh crore and spent the funds on unproductive sectors, leading to corruption and long-term financial pressure. He maintained that despite financial limitations, the Congress government is prioritising irrigation projects and safeguarding the state’s interests.

Revanth also suggested that KCR’s sudden appearance was an attempt to divert attention from internal family disputes and the BRS party’s disappointing performance in recent local body elections. He asserted that the ruling government remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of Telangana citizens.