Telangana CM Revanth Reddy slammed BRS leadership over Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, accusing them of politicising the issue. "If you cut them (BRS leaders) and spill their blood on the farms, farmers will be able to cultivate their crops...they need belt treatment," Reddy said. BRS demanded an apology and said, "If our blood...stands in the way...we're prepared to give that."