The Telangana Legislative Assembly's winter session started on Monday amid high political tension. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has challenged BRS leader K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) to attend the session and discuss the controversial Krishna river water-sharing issue. BRS sources say KCR may attend and has moved to his city residence, signaling his readiness. His presence will boost the morale of BRS lawmakers. The ruling Congress party is ready to press KCR on deals from his time in office. Congress calls these agreements a “death warrant” for Telangana’s interests. The session will focus on KCR’s approval of a 299 TMC ft allocation and neglect of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme in favor of the Kaleshwaram Project. It is unclear if KCR will answer Revanth Reddy directly in the House. BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao are preparing to defend the party. Recent personal attacks between Congress and BRS leaders have raised concerns about decorum. The Congress is riding high after its Jubilee Hills byelection and gram panchayat wins. BRS gained confidence from rural poll performances and plans to be assertive. BJP, unhappy with poor recent results, is criticizing BRS and KCR on the water issue. AIMIM is expected to support Congress in the session. The assembly promises intense debate and political showdowns in the days ahead.