BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Kaleshwaram and aggravating drought conditions. He demanded a white paper on river flows, immediate repairs to Medigadda barrage, and disclosure of the Tummidihatti project's feasibility, water availability and estimated cost. Hyderabad: BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao termed the Congress government’s renewed engagement with Maharashtra over the proposed Tummidihatti project as diversionary politics to cover up its failure to revive.