CM Accuses Centre of Not Giving Clearance for Mahadayi Project

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday accused the Centre of withholding environmental clearance for the Mahadayi river project, which he said is crucial to resolving the water crisis in North Karnataka region, particularly in the twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad.

- Press Trust of India

HUBBALLI:

Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah attacked Union minister for food and public distribution Pralhad Joshi, who represents the Dharwad constituency, alleging that the BJP leader has "failed" to take any steps to ensure the project's completion.

"He is an important minister in the Centre. He should get us environmental clearance. How many times we have pleaded to the Centre. We have given a letter to the Centre, appealed to them and me and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar went to New Delhi several times," the CM said. He said that calling an all-party meeting is only a small part of the solution, and that for the Mahadayi project to move forward, the central government must grant environmental clearance.