# Telangana water release protests in Karimnagar

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/telangana-water-release-protests-in-karimnagar
> Updated: 2026-10-09T08:54:04.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Karimnagar, Telangana, BJP workers and members of Hindu organizations staged protests at the Chintakunta canal. The demonstrators demanded that the Revanth Reddy administration release water from the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) to facilitate the immersion of approximately 700 to 800 Ganesh idols.

The situation escalated when police intervened to disperse the crowd, resulting in reports of protesters being struck by personnel and subsequently detained.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Karnataka BJP protests water release to Telangana

Karnataka BJP leader B.Y. Vijayendra has criticized the release of 2 TMC of water from the Narayanpur Reservoir to Telangana, alleging it prioritizes political and business interests over local farmers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karnataka-bjp-protests-water-release-to-telangana

### 2026-09-21: Karimnagar protesters demand water release for Ganesh immersion

BJP workers and Hindu organizations protested in Karimnagar, Telangana, demanding water release from the Sri Ram Sagar Project for Ganesh idol immersion at the Chintakunta canal.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karimnagar-protesters-demand-water-release-for-ganesh-immersion

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