Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has kicked up a row by promising to provide Almatti water to Jath village in Sangli district of Maharashtra during his campaign. Yeddyurappa said he will address the drinking water problem in Jath by supplying water from Tubachi and Bableshwara lift irrigation scheme. Interesting BS Yediyurappa maintained silence over Mahadayi water dispute even though BJP governments are ruling in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and at the Centre. BSY had promised to resolve the Mahadayi issue within 15 days after capturing power.
Mahadayi farmers and agitators condemned his statements and accused the CM of ignoring Karnataka's interests. Farmers urged BS Yediyurappa to worry about Karnataka since he was elected by the people here.
Opposition leader Siddaramaiah slammed BS Yediyurappa for promising to provide water to Maharashtra villages. He said it is practically impossible to supply water from lower riparian state Karnataka to upper riparian Maharashtra. He accused BSY of giving false promises..,
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