Seek details on river-linking project from Prime Minister, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar tells JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to consult with the Prime Minister regarding the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river-linking project before making public criticisms. Additionally, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the state's commitment to an anti-drug campaign aimed at protecting youth.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political friction between state and central government representatives regarding major infrastructure projects and public safety initiatives in India.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday (July 11) hit back at Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy for his remarks on the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river-linking project, asking him to first obtain details from the Prime Minister and the Union Jal Shakti Minister before commenting.
Following Mr. Shivakumar’s announcement that Karnataka had consented to the river-linking project, Mr. Kumaraswamy had on Friday (July 10) argued that the State will not benefit much from the allocation made to it in the project and that Karnataka has to fight for its share. He had asked the Chief Minister to be cautious about such announcements and seek technical advice from engineers before making statements.
Replying to reporters’ queries in Bengaluru, Mr. Shivakumar said, “Mr. Kumaraswamy should first meet the Prime Minister and the Union Jal Shakti Minister. He should get information about this project and speak only after that.”
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