During the run-up for the election, Congress accused BRS of massive corruption in Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project in Telangana. Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi said, "Kaleshwaram Project = KCR Family ATM. I visited the Medigadda barrage, which is a part of the corruption-ridden Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme in Telangana."
"Cracks have developed in multiple pillars because of shoddy construction with reports indicating that the pillars are sinking. KCR and his family are using the Kaleshwaram Project as their personal ATM to plunder the people of Telangana," he said.