Kumaraswamy reiterates support for Mekedatu water project in Mandya
Mandya: Union minister for steel and heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday reiterated his commitment to the Mekedatu drinking water project.Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy, who represents the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, said a delegation led by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda had already su
Mandya: Union minister for steel and heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday reiterated his commitment to the Mekedatu drinking water project.Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy, who represents the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, said a delegation led by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda had already submitted a memorandum to the Centre seeking approval for the project.
He maintained that the proposed reservoir is intended solely to meet the drinking water requirements of Bengaluru and the surrounding regions, and urged Tamil Nadu to support the initiative. “The project will benefit both states, and water issues should not be politicised for electoral gains,” he said.Kumaraswamy also criticised Congress leaders for questioning the commitment of Karnataka MPs on interstate water disputes.
He alleged that senior Congress leaders, including the leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, had remained silent on issues concerning the Cauvery, Upper Bhadra and Krishna River projects.Turning to the proposed Bidadi township, Kumaraswamy accused the state govt of pursuing policies that threaten fertile agricultural land.
Recalling debates held during his tenure as chief minister in 2007, he reiterated his opposition to the acquisition of cultivable land and called on the govt to identify barren land for development projects instead.Questioning the state’s financial management, he criticised the govt’s plans to generate revenue through the sale of corner sites in Bengaluru while carrying a substantial debt burden.
He alleged that the ruling dispensation prioritised land monetisation over sustainable development.BOXNEET-UG paper leak hit students: HDKKumaraswamy said the NEET-UG paper leaks and the resulting uncertainty had deeply affected students and their families.
He noted that there have been tragic incidents of students taking extreme steps, and stressed that such incidents must never be repeated.
Calling for systemic reforms, he urged authorities to learn from past lapses and implement strict safeguards to protect the integrity of competitive examinations.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in MysuruStay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
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