Today,The Supreme Court dismissed Telangana’s Article 32 writ challenging expansion of the Polavaram Multipurpose Irrigation Project, while permitting the state to pursue its grievances before an appropriate forum. CJI Surya Kant’s bench heard claims alleging diversion of Godavari waters.
The Supreme Court will hear Telangana’s petition on January 5 against Andhra Pradesh’s proposed Polavaram–Banakacharla link project. Telangana claims the plan would divert 200 tmc of Godavari water to the Krishna basin, a move it strongly opposes.
A man who accused KCR of corruption in the Kaleshwaram project was found murdered, police said. The victim, N Rajalingamurthy, in his 50s, was fatally stabbed by two unidentified attackers. Authorities ruled out any political motive, attributing the murder to a land dispute. Investigations are ongoing to identify the culprits.
