BRS criticizes government over cases against Jurala farmers

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has condemned the Telangana government for registering criminal cases against 14 farmers who protested for water release from the Jurala project. Party leaders allege irrigation officials acted under pressure from ruling party members to suppress farmers struggling to save withering crops.

Former Minister S. Niranjan Reddy stated farmers opened project gates last month as a last resort to protect their fields. BRS leaders further criticized the government for failing to secure water from Karnataka and demanded the immediate withdrawal of all cases filed against the protesters.

Editor's note: Clear and accurate summary of the political conflict regarding the Jurala project farmers.