Congress Government Led by Revanth Reddy Thriving on Corruption and Diversions- K Kavitha

Kavitha Alleges Large-Scale Corruption in Palamuru–Ranga Reddy Irrigation Project

Jagruthi to Fight for Farmers, Tribals and Displaced Families in Nagarkurnool – K Kavitha

Jagruthi Janmabatta to Drive Samajika Telangana and Equitable Development- K Kavitha

As part of the Jagruthi Janmabatta programme, Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha visited Nagarkurnool district and addressed the media, exposing deep-rooted failures in irrigation, infrastructure, governance, and social justice that continue to hold back the region.

Kavitha stated that while the Kaleshwaram Project was fast-tracked, the Palamuru–Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Project was deliberately neglected. This negligence, she said, resulted in Telangana losing its rightful claim over 90 TMC of Krishna waters. She warned that continued dependence on Srisailam, a joint project, would permanently entangle Telangana in inter-state water disputes.
She demanded the construction of an independent project, on the lines of Andhra Pradesh’s Nallamalla Sagar, to secure Telangana’s long-term water interests.

Alleging massive corruption in the Palamuru–Ranga Reddy project, Kavitha said thousands of crores were spent on work that required minimal execution. She demanded the immediate return of 900 acres of land acquired for black soil at Vattam Reservoir, which she said is currently under illegal occupation by contractors, depriving farmers of their rightful land.

Kavitha emphasized that Telangana is entitled to 550 TMC of Krishna waters, yet successive governments failed to utilize even the permitted share. She accused the Congress government of weakening Telangana’s claim by stating that 45 TMC was sufficient, effectively surrendering additional water rights. She also criticized both BRS and Congress for failing to protect Telangana against aggressive water projects by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Infrastructure Neglect
Calling it a grave injustice, Kavitha highlighted that Nagarkurnool still lacks railway connectivity even after 12 years of Telangana’s formation. She urged the concerned MP to take responsibility for completing the Gadwal–Macherla railway line, stating that rail connectivity is essential for economic growth, employment, and regional development.

Kavitha raised serious concerns over land irregularities in the district medical college and alleged misuse of ITDA funds, which she said severely harmed tribal communities, particularly the Chenchus. Despite abundant forests, tourism potential, mineral wealth, and cultural heritage, Nagarkurnool remains underdeveloped due to administrative failure and corruption.

She accused former ministers of corruption in pump house construction, specifically citing the Yelluru Pump House, where faulty works led to motor damage and irrigation failure. She also flagged unchecked sand mining, widening economic inequality, and the systematic neglect of backward districts compared to Hyderabad.

Vision for Samijika Telangana:
Reaffirming Jagruti’s commitment to Social Telangana, Kavitha announced that 80% of leadership positions in Jagruthi will be reserved for BC, SC, ST, and minority communities. She reiterated the long-standing demand for 12% reservations for minorities.

Kavitha concluded by stating that Jagruthi will form issue-based committees, intensify district-wide struggles, and fight for farmers, displaced families, tribals, and marginalized communities until equitable development and social justice are achieved across Telangana.