BRSV Launches Statewide Stir for Telanganas Water Rights

Hyderabad, July 19:
BRSV Launches Statewide Student Campaign to Demand Telangana’s Water Rights

In a spirited assertion of Telangana’s long-standing demands, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi Vidyarthi Vibhagam (BRSV) has launched a five-day statewide student-led campaign to protect the state’s water entitlements, especially from the Godavari and Krishna rivers. The movement began with a surge of energy across several historic Old City colleges, mobilizing hundreds of students under the leadership of BRSV Hyderabad GHMC coordinator Mir Qurram Ali.

With slogans echoing through campuses—“Andhra Pradesh cannot loot our Godavari waters — Telangana youth will not remain silent!”—the campaign has quickly caught the attention of the political establishment and public alike.

Reviving the Spirit of Resistance
Speaking at a press briefing during the launch, Mir Qurram Ali emphasized the generational responsibility carried by Telangana’s youth:

“Telangana’s formation was not a gift but the outcome of decades of sacrifice. We owe it to our martyrs to guard every right they fought for — especially our water, our jobs, and our dignity.”

He likened the current agitation to the historic Jangam movement, framing this as a new chapter in Telangana’s resistance to injustice.

Targeting Congress for Past Neglect
Ali did not hold back from attacking the Congress party, blaming it for decades of neglect during the pre-bifurcation era:

“Telangana’s share of 200 TMC of Krishna water was ignored during Congress rule. Farmers suffered, youth remained jobless, and colleges lacked even basic infrastructure. Our state was bled dry, while Andhra-centric regimes flourished.”

He cited ongoing grievances such as underfunded educational institutions and withheld irrigation promises that he claims began under Congress administrations.

Acknowledging Progress Under BRS Leadership
While sharply critical of past governments, the BRSV leadership praised the advancements made under former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, listing major projects such as:

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme and Palamuru-Rangareddy Project that revived parched lands

Mission Bhagiratha, providing drinking water to every household

Growth in job notifications, university infrastructure, and fee reimbursements

“This is the first time Telangana is accessing its due share of 200 TMC, a feat unthinkable in previous regimes,” said Qurram Ali.

Student-Led Movement in Full Swing
The five-day campaign includes:

Statewide student assemblies and college speeches

Distribution of pamphlets detailing water injustice history

Signature campaigns supporting irrigation protection

Flash rallies, candlelight marches, and regional tours in Godavari and Krishna basin villages

The campaign aims to merge urban student voices with rural agricultural concerns, building a unified movement across the state.

Political Ripples and Reactions
The movement has ignited discussions across political circles. While irrigation officials privately acknowledge public unrest regarding water sharing, the Telangana Congress unit dismissed the protests as “mere political theatre.”

However, the visible student turnout at colleges like Osmania University, Nizam College, and several rural campuses tells a different story.

A Fight That’s Far From Over
With monsoons looming and canal waters diminishing in districts like Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar, BRSV vows to sustain its pressure until Telangana’s water rights are permanently secured.