Hyderabad, Feb. 24 -- Ex-NDMA Vice chairman and BJP leader Marri Shashidhar Reddy on Monday criticised the state government after the incident of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) collapse, where eight workers are feared to be trapped.

BJP leader Reddy expressed his disappointment over the recurring nature of such incidents. He criticised the state government for not taking adequate precautions and called for better safety measures and a comprehensive disaster management plan to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Speaking to ANI, Ex NDMA Vice chairman and BJP leader Marri Shashidhar Reddy said, "...It is really disappointing and sad that this is not the first time that such floods have happened, SLBC tunnel has collapsed...It is defin...