YSR Congress To Raise Krishna Water Dispute, Andhra Pradesh Special Status In Parliament

The YSRC will also reiterate the demand for grant of special category status to Andhra Pradesh as per the promise made in Parliament.

The ongoing dispute with Telangana over river Krishna waters and implementation of promises made to the state under the AP Reorganisation Act are some of the main issues that the YSR Congress will raise in the ensuing monsoon session of Parliament. The YSRC will also reiterate the demand for grant of special category status to Andhra Pradesh as per the promise made in Parliament. Ahead of the Parliament session beginning on July 19, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy held a meeting with his party MPs to discuss the strategy to be adopted and the issues to be raised. Talking to reporters at the end of the meeting, YSRC Parliamentary Party leader V Vijayasai Reddy said they would raise the issue of illicit utilization of Krishna water by the neighbouring Telangana government for power generation, depriving AP of water for irrigation and drinking needs.