Political developments in Telangana are taking a dramatic turn, with senior leaders openly expressing dissatisfaction with the ruling Congress government.
The recent exit of senior leader T Jeevan Reddy from Jagtial. who had been associated with the party for over four decades, already sparked a political storm in the Congress. He is preparing to join the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) next week.
Jeevan Reddy also made sharp remarks against chief minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging that the Congress party’s graph has declined under his leadership and that the state unit operates under his tight control.
In a fresh development, Banswada MLA and former assembly speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, who switched loyalties from the BRS to the Congress in 2024, has openly revolted against the Congress government.
Having earlier distanced himself from BRS, Pocharam has now targeted the state leadership, expressing anger over unfulfilled assurances.
He staged a protest at the Siddapur reservoir site, alleging that funds for the project were not being released.
According to him, the government’s delay in clearing bills has created hurdles for contractors, raising concerns about the completion of irrigation works and water supply to agricultural lands.
Pocharam questioned how contractors could continue work without payments and warned that delays would impact irrigation prospects. He also alleged that neither the chief minister nor ministers were responding to his calls.
The MLA accused Revanth Reddy of failing to honour his promise of releasing funds. He further stated that despite approaching Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy nearly 20 times, no action had been taken.
In a sharp remark, Pocharam questioned whether he should “fall at the feet of ministers” to secure funds, expressing frustration over the situation.
He contrasted the current administration with the previous BRS regime, claiming that government orders were issued promptly during that period.
He also raised broader concerns about governance in the state, questioning whether the administration was functioning effectively.
Emphasizing his own track record, Pocharam said he had always responded to public representatives, even at midnight, and criticized the current leadership for not being accessible.
His strong protest and remarks have triggered speculation about his next political move, adding to the growing unrest within Telangana’s political landscape.