BJP holds march to Tungabhadra dam demanding water release for irrigation
BJP leaders and farmers staged a protest in Karnataka's Koppal district demanding the release of water from the Tungabhadra reservoir for irrigation. Protesters claim the government is neglecting agricultural needs despite sufficient water storage.
Why it matters
Water management and irrigation disputes are significant drivers of political tension and agricultural stability in India.
Demanding immediate release of water from the Tungabhadra reservoir to the left bank canal, BJP leaders and farmers staged a protest outside the Tungabhadra Command Area Development Authority (CADA) office at Munirabad in Koppal district on Friday. The police detained several protesters before releasing them later.
The agitation began with a special prayer at Anjanadri Hills, following which the protesters took out a motorcycle rally up to Hitnal toll plaza. MLA for Gangavati G. Janardhan Reddy and former Minister B. Sriramulu drew attention by travelling on the same motorcycle.
From Hitnal, the protesters marched on foot to the CADA office at Munirabad, raising slogans against the State government and demanding that irrigation water be released immediately to canals to save standing crops.
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