SRSP Stage-II Will Be Named After Ramreddy Damodar Reddy: CM Revanth

Nalgonda: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday announced that Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP) Phase-II will be named after former minister and senior Congress leader Ramreddy Damodar Reddy (RDR), who worked tirelessly to bring Godavari water to Tungathurthy constituency through the project.

Addressing the 10th day ceremony of Ramreddy Damodar Reddy held at Thungathurthy in Suryapet district, the Chief Minister said naming the project RDR-SRSP Phase-II would be a befitting tribute to the late leader and assured that a government order would be issued within 24 hours. He added that desilting and lining works of SRSP canals will start soon and reminded about Damodar Reddy’s important role in completing SRSP Phase-I.

Paying his respects to the late leader, Revanth Reddy said that the Congress will continue to support his family as per the instructions of the party high command.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka described Damodar Reddy as a committed Congress stalwart who protected the party in difficult times and never left the party throughout his political career and said his life was an inspiration to the young generation.

Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy urged the Chief Minister to extend political opportunities to Damodar Reddy’s family and senior Congress leader Sarvotham Reddy.

Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that Damodar Reddy fought relentlessly for the SRSP Phase-II project, putting pressure on successive Congress governments to ensure its progress, which eventually provided irrigation to farmers in Thungathurthy.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Nalgonda MP K. Raghuveer Reddy, various MLAs and Congress leaders also attended the event.