Hyderabad, May 5 -- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant national project status to the Pranahita-Chevella irrigation project, alleging discrimination against Telangana.
Speaking at a programme in Gambhiraopet in Rajanna Sircilla district, he said while national status was accorded to the Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh, no such recognition has been given to any project in Telangana despite commitments under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
He also criticised the Centre for delays in lifting procured grain and releasing funds, terming it a betrayal of farmers.
Highlighting agricultural reforms, Bhatti Vikramarka urged farmers to avoid burning crop residue and in...