Karnataka BJP Criticizes Congress Government for Water Release to Telangana
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Synopsis
The Karnataka BJP has voiced its disapproval of the Congress-led government's decision to release 1.24 TMC of water to Telangana, arguing that it undermines the interests of the state. Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka criticized the administration's actions, suggesting political motivations behind the release amid ongoing drought conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Karnataka BJP criticizes Congress government.
- Release of 1.24 TMC of water to Telangana.
- Allegations of political motivations behind the release.
- Concerns raised about the impact on farmers.
- Deputy Chief Minister defends the decision as reciprocal support.
Bengaluru, Feb 27 (NationPress) The Karnataka BJP has criticized the Congress-led administration for the release of 1.24 TMC of water to Telangana from state reservoirs, claiming it goes against the state's interests.
Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, expressed on Thursday that the Congress-led government in Karnataka is “outdoing Mallappa Setty and Mir Sadiq in betrayal.”
Mallappa Setty and Mir Sadiq are historically known for betraying Indian freedom fighters through their collusion with the British.
Ashoka further declared, “Last year, despite experiencing a severe drought, the Congress government secretly released Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Now, in the face of an intense summer, it is releasing 1.24 TMC of water from the Alamatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana.”
“Mr. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, despite officials indicating that releasing water now would harm the state and the opposition from farmers' groups, you continue to release water to Telangana for your political advantage. Have you engaged in any clandestine agreements with Telangana Congress leaders to seek support from the Congress high command for the Chief Minister's position?” Ashoka criticized.
He further questioned, “Is your political ambition more significant than safeguarding the interests of the state's farmers and citizens? By what authority did you allow Karnataka’s water to be released to Telangana?”
Ashoka concluded, “Self-respecting Kannadigas must hold this treacherous Congress government accountable for denying water to Kannadigas while supplying it to other states.”
In response to allegations regarding the overnight release of water to Telangana from the Narayanapura dam, Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, who also serves as the Water Resources Minister, stated, “There is nothing to conceal here. Riparian states assist each other during distress. They have supported us on numerous occasions, and we reciprocate. One TMC of water was released at the request of the Irrigation Minister.”
Shivakumar added that the state of Telangana has reciprocated multiple times concerning the state’s water requirements, including providing water from the Krishna River, affirming that there’s nothing inappropriate in this cooperation as neighboring states.
