Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has accused the Centre of discriminating against Telangana since day one of its formation by unilaterally transferring large extent of geographical area — seven mandals — including 460-megawatt Lower Sileru hydroelectric power project that generates low-cost energy round the year.
The decision against Telangana was taken by the first meeting of the Narendra Modi Cabinet even before a government assumed office (appointed day) here, Mr. Rao told the Assembly on Monday as part of the short discussion on Central Electricity Bill – Ramifications.
The discrimination against Telangana by the BJP-led government at the Centre was going on unabated and the recent directions given to pay power dues to Andhra Pradesh was the latest episode of it. He recollected that there was no response from the Centre to several letters written by Telangana on power dues from A.P., which stood at ₹17,828 crore now, including ₹11,248 crore principal amount, but “it wants us to pay A.P.” over ₹6,757 crore dues, including ₹3,442 crore principal amount.
