Telangana’s CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao summoned by judicial panel probing Kaleshwaram irrigation project irregularities

Telangana’s Former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao Summoned for Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project Probe

In a significant development, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the former Chief Minister of Telangana, has been summoned by a judicial panel to address alleged irregularities linked to the Kaleshwaram irrigation project. The probe, led by the Justice Ghosh Commission, aims to investigate discrepancies in the development and execution of one of the country’s largest irrigation endeavors.

Alongside KCR, as the former CM is popularly known, the panel has also summoned ex-ministers Harish Rao and Etela Rajender for questioning, highlighting the gravity of the investigation. The inquiry stems from concerns over financial and procedural malpractices in the ambitious Kaleshwaram project, which was initiated to address the water needs of the region.

The Justice Ghosh Commission, spearheading this probe, intends to examine the administrative and financial decisions taken during the project’s execution period. These summonses underline the importance of accountability and transparency in public projects, especially on initiatives involving substantial public funds.

The Kaleshwaram project, with its extensive network of reservoirs and lift irrigation systems, had aimed to revolutionize water supply for many agricultural and urban areas in Telangana. However, this probe casts a shadow over the project’s legacy, raising questions that the involved officials are now expected to address comprehensively.

As this situation unfolds, further developments will be closely monitored by observers, with potential implications for public trust in governance and large-scale infrastructural projects across the region.