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The Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has reiterated Congress government’s opposition to the Banakacherla Project, emphasizing that the state government will not accept it under any circumstances. In an informal interaction with media on Tuesday, Uttam stated that all possible efforts have been made to oppose the project, and further actions will be taken in the coming days.

Uttam Kumar Reddy has assured that the government will take all necessary steps to safeguard the state's interests. He added that the Telangana government had already raised objections with Union Minister C.R. Patil, clearly outlining its concerns regarding the project. He assured that a detailed action plan will be announced soon to prevent the implementation of the Banakacherla Project.

Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to present its proposal for the project to the central finance ministry, seeking approval for Rs 81,000 crore funds from Centre for the project. Officials are expected to highlight the benefits of the project for farmers and the general public through a formal presentation.