Chandrababu Naidu shoots a straight question to YSR Congress party today in the assembly. He demands it to reveal its stand on Pattiseema project. He asked whether YSRCP wants the government to supply water to Rayalaseema region or not until Polavaram project is completed. He asked whether Jagan Mohan Reddy wants to conduct Odarpu Yatras in the region, if people there die due to lack of drinking and irrigation water supply.

He said “I can’t wait for your party president Jagan Mohan Reddy’s nod to supply water to Rayalaseema region. I have promised to complete this project within one year but completing it less than 7-8 months period. YSRCP may fear that its political interests will be affected once water is supplied to the region. Hence, it is opposing land acquisition for constructing canals. How can we supply water to Rayalaseema region if land is not collected?”

“I know that YSR Congress party is also aware that Pattiseema is a very useful project for Rayalaseema, but opposing it keeping in view of its political interests. But, I have full clarity about it and know how to complete it despite all odds.”

“My government will not stop works fearing criticism from YSR Congress. We will go ahead and supply water to every village in Rayalaseema region in the near future. I asked the officials and contractors to complete the works on war-footing mode. I assured them that government is ready to release the bills on weekly or fortnightly based on their work progress. At the same time, I also made it clear that I will not hesitate to put the contractors and their companies in black list if fails to deliver quality works.”

“I am not simply making statements about Pattiseema project in the assembly. YSR Congress party leaders can personally visit the site and can check whether water is delivered to the identified areas or not. If not, they can bring it to my notice. I will take stringent action.”

“I am expecting constructive suggestions and support from opposition party for speedy completion of the irrigation projects. If they co-operate with us it is fine otherwise if criticizing us, obviously they have to be ashamed for what they are doing now when the projects are completed.”

“So far, around 29,000 bore-wells are charged under this project. Gradually thousands of bore-wells and lakes also will be charged once the project is completed. Then lakhs of acres of land will come into use for agriculture. It is up to opposition parties to decide whether to take part in this holy program or not,” said Chandrababu Naidu.