Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called for protests across the state demanding the resignation of former Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao as Leader of Opposition in the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
The call comes after the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission submitted its report on the Kaleshwaram project. The Congress government has been highlighting the findings of the inquiry as evidence of serious lapses and alleged irregularities during the previous BRS regime.
Revanth Demands KCR’s Resignation
Revanth Reddy said KCR should take responsibility for the issues highlighted in the inquiry report and step down from the post of Leader of Opposition.
He asked Congress leaders and workers to raise the demand through protests and public programmes across Telangana.
Congress Plans Statewide Campaign
The Chief Minister urged the party cadre to organise programmes in constituencies across the state and explain the findings of the Kaleshwaram inquiry to the public.
Congress leaders have been asked to highlight the decisions taken during the previous government and the issues identified by the inquiry commission.
Kaleshwaram Report Becomes Political Flashpoint
The Kaleshwaram project has emerged as a major political issue in Telangana following the submission of the inquiry report.
The Congress government has repeatedly accused the previous BRS administration of taking decisions that resulted in financial losses and problems with the project. The BRS, however, has rejected several of the allegations and accused the Congress government of using the inquiry for political purposes.
Harish Rao Also Faces Questions
Revanth Reddy also referred to the role of former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao in connection with the Kaleshwaram project.
The Chief Minister said those who were responsible for key decisions during the previous government should be held accountable for the issues identified in the inquiry.
Congress Wants Report Taken to People
Revanth Reddy asked Congress workers to take the findings of the commission to the grassroots level.
Party leaders are expected to explain the major observations in the report and inform people about the alleged financial and administrative consequences associated with the project.
Pressure Builds on BRS
The Congress is seeking to turn the Kaleshwaram issue into a major political campaign against the BRS.
The demand for KCR’s resignation as Leader of Opposition is expected to intensify the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the BRS in the state.
The BRS is likely to challenge the Congress narrative and defend decisions taken during its tenure.
Government Action Awaited
The commission’s report has also raised questions over what further action the Telangana government may take.
Attention is now focused on whether the government will initiate administrative or legal proceedings based on the findings and observations contained in the report.
Conclusion
The Kaleshwaram inquiry report has triggered a fresh political confrontation in Telangana, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy calling for statewide protests demanding K. Chandrashekar Rao’s resignation as Leader of Opposition.
Revanth has asked Congress leaders and workers to take the findings of the report to the people and highlight the responsibility of those involved in key decisions during the previous BRS government. The demand is likely to further intensify the political battle between the Congress and BRS over the Kaleshwaram project.
