Belagavi: The leaders of Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) have urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis not to give his nod for the implementation of Mahadayi project until the boundary dispute between Maharashtra-Karnataka is resolved.
In a letter, Shiv Sena MP, Sanjay Rawoot and MES leaders from Belagavi region urged to stall Kalasa-Banduri project, one of major works in Mahadayi basin, until the inter-state boundary disputes are resolved.
Rawoot also suggested to the Chief Minister not hold discussions with the Karnataka government on Mahadayi issue until the boundary dispute case was settled. Instead he urged to hold discussions with its Advocate General and leaders of MES before holding any talks over Mahadayi issue, he added.
Karnataka is trying to dig a canal to Mahadayi river to draw water. Assuming that its contention for water will turn weaker if it enters the tribunal, Karnataka government is trying to get the issue resolved out of tribunal, Rawoot added.
However Kannada organisations have termed the letter as unwarranted and urged Fadnavis to reject the appeal made by MES and Sena.
This move by the Shiv Sena and MES has become an obstacle to the Karnataka government when it is planning to get Mahadayi project implemented by taking Goa and Maharashtra governments into confidence out of court for an amicable settlement.
Inputs from agencies
