Telangana Minister T Harish Rao was widely known for his liking for the irrigation ministry. He efficiently ran this during the first term of TRS Regime. But now, KCR retained irrigation ministry while allotting finance ministry to Harish. This has triggered political speculation over what would be the actual plan of TRS boss for the future of his nephew. On the other hand, KT Rama Rao was given the same old ministries of information technology and municipal administration.

Rumours say that KCR is certainly keeping a tight control over Harish Rao in order to strengthen KTR’s position further in the party set-up. There’s a clear succession plan to make it smoother for KTR in the coming days. TRS leaders dismiss it saying that KCR intends to closely monitor the irrigation ministry himself because of historic projects like Kaleswaram. Moreover, KCR is closely coordinating with CM Jaganmohan Reddy on diversion of the Godavari river waters to Srisailam project to make Rayalaseema prosperous.

KCR also retained the revenue ministry for the sake of implementing reforms in the revenue administration without resistance from the employees and the people.