Hyderabad: Finance Minister T Harish Rao announced on Wednesday that Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) will unveil the election manifesto of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on October 16 in Warangal. The manifesto is anticipated to bring both shock and delight to opposition parties while promising significant surprises and positive news for the people of Telangana.
Harish Rao emphasized that the manifesto, to be revealed during a grand BRS rally, will contain a multitude of positive announcements, particularly benefiting women. Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao is determined to deliver additional benefits to the people through this manifesto, which is poised to become a formidable challenge for opposition parties.
Highlighting Chandrashekhar Rao’s track record, Harish Rao emphasized that the Chief Minister has consistently fulfilled his promises to the people of Telangana, introducing numerous welfare-oriented schemes that set Telangana apart from other states. He noted that the Congress, in particular, has seldom implemented its election manifestos, in contrast to Chandrashekhar Rao’s track record of delivering on his commitments.
During his address in Makthal and Devarkadra, Harish Rao praised the union Cabinet’s decision to establish a tribunal for determining Telangana’s share of Krishna river waters, which he described as a significant victory for the state. This move is expected to ensure the allocation of assured water on a project-by-project basis, benefiting schemes like the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme.
Harish Rao also emphasized the positive impact this decision will have on projects like Kalwakurty, Nettempadu, Bhima, Koilsagar, and Jurala, ensuring their share of assured water allocation. He noted that despite the state’s efforts to address the Krishna water issue through the Supreme Court, the resolution had been delayed until the recent decision by the Centre.
Overall, the move to determine the state’s share of water through a tribunal and the issuance of further terms of reference to the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II were seen as positive steps toward resolving the longstanding issue and ensuring a fair allocation of water resources in Telangana.
