VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy today exuded confidence that the Government would overcome the legal hurdles being faced by Polavaram project in a month or two and try to complete it as per schedule.

He said Pulichintala project was delayed by a year because of legal complications but this time the government would foil the evil designs of Opposition parties, which were bent on cornering it on frivolous grounds.

Addressing a public meeting at V Madugula after releasing water from Rs 38-crore Pedderu Reservoir on Monday, Reddy said completion of Pedderu reservoir showed the Government’s commitment to Jalayagnam and it would not be deterred by false propaganda being carried out by the Opposition parties.

He observed every project would cause displacement of people, but it would be foolish to stop the projects.

In response to Madugula MLA K Dharmasri’s proposal, Reddy promised to develop Pedderu and Raiwada reservoirs as tourist spots and agreed to allocate Rs 1 crore for Pedderu left canal.

Source: NewIndpress.com