The BRS has demanded the withdrawal of police cases registered against 14 farmers in Telangana’s Wanaparthy region, accusing the Congress government of responding unfairly to concerns over irrigation water. The opposition party has also sought an unconditional apology to the farming community.The dispute began after farmers released water into the Jurala Left Canal on September 19 without authorisation. They reportedly took the step to protect standing crops. Irrigation officials subsequently lodged a complaint, leading Amarchinta police to register cases against 14 farmers.

Former ministers V Srinivas Goud, C Laxma Reddy and S Niranjan Reddy visited the farmers at Atmakur and expressed support for them. The leaders questioned the government’s response and urged authorities to withdraw the cases.Srinivas Goud argued that farmers were struggling to secure adequate irrigation supplies. He questioned the justification for non-bailable cases and asked whether the farmers had damaged public property.

BRS Slams Congress Over Farmers’ Legal Cases

BRS leaders criticised the Congress government over agricultural difficulties, alleging increased electricity interruptions and inadequate irrigation support for farmers. Former ministers Srinivas Goud, Laxma Reddy and Niranjan Reddy questioned the use of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act against 14 farmers. They claimed the farmers had raised irrigation concerns with officials before the incident and urged the government to resolve their grievances through dialogue rather than legal action.

The controversy highlights tensions surrounding irrigation access and the handling of farmer protests in Telangana. The party has promised support for those facing charges.Whether the state government will withdraw the cases or respond to the demand for an apology remains unclear. Developments will depend on official decisions and the progress of the proceedings.