Wanaparthy Hans news service

Bringinglife to local tanks—MLA Tudi Megha Reddy on Wednesday initiated the supply of irrigation water from the Edula reservoir, via the D-5 canal, to tanks in Edula and Ananthapuram villages, with a promise “I will repay the debt I owe to people who voted for me.”

He assured “my goal is to ensure irrigation water reaches every single acre. I will work for farmers like a dedicated head labourer; their interests are my top priority.”

The MLA pledged to remain accessible to farmers at all times, stating that he would serve them like a dedicated “chief servant.” He noted that while the El Niño phenomenon is causing drought-like conditions globally, no such situation exists in Telangana, specifically in the Wanaparthy region.

He took a jab at BRS leaders, remarking that they are indeed facing a “drought”—specifically, the absence of opportunities to collect commissions as they once did—which is the true reason for their current frustration. Reddy advised against spreading false propaganda that creates panic among the public by claiming a drought has arrived.

Farmers and residents expressed immense joy and gratitude to the MLA. He instructed irrigation officials to supply water to the villages through the canals. He criticised the previous administration, noting that although it boasted about ‘adopting’ Edula, failed to bring any significant development, save for the establishment of a single bank. Its leaders had made promises to farmers, pledging comprehensive development for villages in exchange for the reservoir, only to ultimately leave people disappointed.

He questioned why the BRS, during its tenure, failed to provide Rs. 25 lakh in compensation to farmers affected by the Edula reservoir project.

The MLA asserted if anyone wishes to file politically-motivated cases against him, they should start with him.

Market yard president Venkatesh, vice-president Satyasheela Reddy, mandal party president Sukhender Reddy, joint Gopalpeta mandal YC president Janakiramulu, spokesperson Kolla Venkatesh, sarpanch Parushuram, leaders, activists, farmers and villagers attended.