Telangana's Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy stated the state is vigorously defending its Godavari water rights against Andhra Pradesh's diversion plans. He asserted that AP's proposed Polavaram-related projects violate tribunal awards, reorganization acts, and CWC guidelines by seeking to divert up to 200 TMC of Godavari floodwaters. Telangana has lodged objections with Union ministries, leading to the Expert Appraisal Committee returning AP's proposal due to unresolved inter-state issues and potential violations.