Bangalore News Highlights January 9: K'taka govt serves notice to Congress for taking out Medekatu Padayatra; city sees 9,020 Covid cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Bangalore News Highlights January 9: K'taka govt serves notice to Congress for taking out Medekatu Padayatra; city sees 9,020 Covid cases

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that action will be taken as per laws as Congress started the 'Mekedatu Padayatra' despite weekend curfew in the state. "I have called a meeting of important leaders of our party and senior Ministers, where we will discuss several issues including Bengaluru development, Mekedatu project and the padayatra," Bommai said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, Congress is fully aware of the consequences of what they are doing, but politics seems to be more important for them. "When cases regarding the project are pending, as a responsible political party, who have been earlier in power, and being fully aware of the system, the law, what inter-state water dispute is, court and tribunal orders, they should not have gone ahead with the padayatra, but politics seems to be important for them, people will decide," Bommai said.

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Mekedatu more beneficial to Tamil Nadu than Karnataka, reiterates Dy CM
2 days, 11 hours ago

Mekedatu more beneficial to Tamil Nadu than Karnataka, reiterates Dy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Regarding Tamil Nadu’s government opposition to Karnataka government proposed Mekedatu project across River Cauvery, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday made it clear to Tamil Nadu that a balancing reservoir across River Cauvery at Mekedatu in Ramnagar district “will be more beneficial for the people of Tamil Nadu than Karnataka.” In a chat with reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar …

BJP plans protest against Shivakumar’s statement on Mekedatu issue
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP plans protest against Shivakumar’s statement on Mekedatu issue

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu BJP general secretary Karuppu M. Muruganandam has appealed to farmers’ associations to register their discontent over the Karanataka’s move to build a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu by organising protest demonstrations during the scheduled visit of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Mr. Murganandam told presspersons here on Saturday that the party was planning to organise protests across …

Make Your Stand Clear On Mekedatu, Union Minister Told
1 month ago

Make Your Stand Clear On Mekedatu, Union Minister Told

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, holding the Water Resources Ministry, said he urged the Union Minister for Jal Shakthi “To the stance of the Union clear on the Mekedatu project to the Supreme Court.” The Karnataka government proposed the Mekedatu project for the construction of a balancing reservoir across River Cauvery in Ramnagar district to store water and supply …

Congress rallies against Centre's injustice against Karnataka, to counter BJP-JDS padayatra
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress rallies against Centre's injustice against Karnataka, to counter BJP-JDS padayatra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To counter the BJP-JDS padayatra against the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, the Ruling Congress is holding a series of public meetings against what they called injustice done by the Union Government to the state. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said the Congress will hold a series of such public meetings that will …

‘The Congress government in Karnataka will emerge stronger after elections’
11 months, 1 week ago

‘The Congress government in Karnataka will emerge stronger after elections’

The Hindu  

Even as a perceived turf war is on between Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress president D.K. Kumaraswamy over leadership of the Vokkaliga community, the former says that he is not just “one community’s leader” but works on a larger canvas as a State Congress leader. The ‘double-engine’ government during the BJP regime in the State has not implemented a …

DMK manifesto promising to stop Mekedatu: Karnataka BJP chief targets Cong govt
1 year ago

DMK manifesto promising to stop Mekedatu: Karnataka BJP chief targets Cong govt

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Karnataka has "sacrificed" the drinking water needs of the state's farmers and citizens for the "selfish" coalition politics of INDIA alliance, state BJP President B Y Vijayendra alleged on Thursday, following DMK's promise to stop construction of Mekedatu dam in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls. READ | BWSSB to supply water to Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy …

‘Farmers unhappy over CM’s silence on Mekedatu issue’
1 year ago

‘Farmers unhappy over CM’s silence on Mekedatu issue’

The Hindu  

Delta farmers were displeased with the Chief Minister’s silence over the Mekedatu issue, P.R. In a statement issued here, Mr. Pandian regretted that the upper riparian State of Karnataka was trying all possible steps such as creating an impression that their capital, Bengaluru was reeling under severe drinking water crisis, to achieve its aim of constructing a dam across the …

TN Congress to oppose Mekedatu dam project
1 year, 1 month ago

TN Congress to oppose Mekedatu dam project

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE : THE Congress party will oppose Karnataka government’s plan to build a dam on the Cauvery River at Mekedatu, assured All-India Congress Committee national secretary Szarita Laitphlang on Saturday. Szarita along with Mayura Jayakumar, another AICC national secretary and other functionaries, addressed the mediapersons here during the party campaign ‘10 Saal Anyay Kaal’ against the BJP dispensation at the …

Palaniswami slams Karnataka govt on Mekedatu issue; questions DMK's 'silence'
1 year, 1 month ago

Palaniswami slams Karnataka govt on Mekedatu issue; questions DMK's 'silence'

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday attacked the ruling Congress in Karnataka for announcing its decision to go ahead with the Mekedatu reservoir and hit out at the DMK government's alleged silence over the issue. Palaniswami slams Karnataka govt on Mekedatu issue; questions DMK's 'silence' The Karnataka government envisages constructing a balancing reservoir across river Cauvery at Mekedatu …

Tamil Nadu: CWMA minutes copy burned over Mekedatu project
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: CWMA minutes copy burned over Mekedatu project

New Indian Express  

THANJAVUR: Members of Thamizhaga Cauvery Farmers Association set fire to a copy of the ‘meeting minutes’ of the Cauvery Water Management Authority outside the collectorate here on Monday. The protest was against the proposal of CWMA members to examine the Mekedatu project and report to the Central Water Commission. The farmers, led by general secretary of the association PR Pandian, …

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar assures completion of Mekedatu project within current term
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar assures completion of Mekedatu project within current term

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted on Wednesday that the long-anticipated Mekedatu project would be completed during the current tenure of the Congress government. DK Shivakumar Responding to former Prime Minister and Janata Dal chief HD Deve Gowda's allegation that the Congress government was not serious about the project, Shivakumar emphasised their commitment to obtaining the Centre's approval for the …

Drought-hit areas to be declared in next Cabinet meeting, said Karnataka CM
1 year, 6 months ago

Drought-hit areas to be declared in next Cabinet meeting, said Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A report has been awaited by the State Government from 136 taluks of the State before a declaration of drought-hit areas in Karnataka is made owing to deficit rainfall this season and the next cabinet meeting would decide on drought declaration, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Over release of water to Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party …

Karnataka deputy CM: Mekedatu project ‘only solution’ to end water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka deputy CM: Mekedatu project ‘only solution’ to end water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the Mekedatu project is the sole solution to the water sharing issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in connection with Cauvery dispute. Bengaluru: According to Shivakumar, if the Mekedatu project is executed, the water supply predicament with Tamil Nadu will be resolved. Addressing reporters on Friday, he said, “If the …

Karnataka drops cases against Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar for Covid norms violation
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka drops cases against Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar for Covid norms violation

India Today  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday dropped all criminal cases relating to violation of Covid guidelines by state Congress and its leaders, including now Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during the 'Mekedatu padayatra' organised by the party in 2022. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, he said the decision has been taken based on the application of …

Karnataka: Most of Siddaramaiah's time getting utilised in resolving Congress' conflicts, says Bommai
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: Most of Siddaramaiah's time getting utilised in resolving Congress' conflicts, says Bommai

India TV News  

BJP hits out at Congress: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's most of the time is getting utilised in resolving conflicts within Congress and alleged that those in power are busy in politics to save their position. The former chief minister said that the government has not provided those whose houses have been damaged …

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday asked why Chief Minister M.K. Stalin fought shy of raising the Mekedatu issue with the Karnataka government or its Water Resources Minister, D.K. Addressing journalists in New Delhi, Mr. Palaniswami referred to the reception given by Mr. Shivakumar to Mr. Stalin recently in Bengaluru, and wondered why the Chief Minister did …

Mekedatu row: TN strongly opposes Karnataka deputy CM's remarks on reservoir, flags DKS' 'teasing' attitude
1 year, 9 months ago

Mekedatu row: TN strongly opposes Karnataka deputy CM's remarks on reservoir, flags DKS' 'teasing' attitude

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday strongly opposed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's reported remarks on his state going ahead with the construction of a reservoir across river Cauvery at Mekedatu, expressing surprise over his 'teasing' the neighbour within days of coming to power. State Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan sought to remind Shivakumar that the proposed project …

Mekadatu project works to start soon after SC nod: Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 1 month ago

Mekadatu project works to start soon after SC nod: Basavaraj Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai exuded confidence in the commencement of Mekedatu Project works once the Supreme Court gives its nod. The former Congress government led by Siddaramaiah ‘erred’ at the initial stage of embarking upon the Mekedatu Project leading to legal battle with Tamil Nadu, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday. As Union budget ear marked Rs 5,300 …

Mekedatu padayatra chargesheet against Congress leaders stayed
2 years, 8 months ago

Mekedatu padayatra chargesheet against Congress leaders stayed

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday stayed the operation of the chargesheet filed against Congress leaders including former chief minister Siddaramaiah and party’s state president DK Shivakumar, accused of violating Covid-19 protocol. The chargesheet was filed in the case pertaining to the padayatra led by the two leaders demanding construction of the Mekedatu dam across the river Cauvery. The 10-day …

Mekedatu row: Tamil Nadu's objections illegal and meaningless, says Karnataka CM
2 years, 9 months ago

Mekedatu row: Tamil Nadu's objections illegal and meaningless, says Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Expressing confidence that Karnataka's DPR on the Mekedatu project will get approval, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday termed Tamil Nadu's objections to Cauvery Water Management Authority discussing the project at its meeting as "illegal" and "meaningless". Karnataka CM Bommai expressed confidence that the state's DPR on the Mekedatu project will get approval. Bommai was responding to a question regarding …

Karnataka govt to take all measures to implement Mekedatu project, says Bommai
3 years ago

Karnataka govt to take all measures to implement Mekedatu project, says Bommai

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said the government will take all measures to implement the Mekedatu project, which involves building a balancing reservoir to store 67 TMC of water near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district. READ | 38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march "The Cauvery water issue has been resolved by the Cauvery Water Disputes …

Mekedatu Dam Project Karnataka will go ahead with project, TN resolution on Mekedatu illegal-CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years ago

Mekedatu Dam Project Karnataka will go ahead with project, TN resolution on Mekedatu illegal-CM Basavaraj Bommai

ABP News  

New Delhi: Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that his government was committed to implementing the Mekedatu project across Cauvery. The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously endorsed a resolution proposed by Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan condemning the Karnataka government over the Mekedatu dam issue. Stating that the people and the government of Karnataka condemn the …

Karnataka CM to convene all-party meeting to discuss Mekedatu project, rules out talks with Tamil Nadu
3 years ago

Karnataka CM to convene all-party meeting to discuss Mekedatu project, rules out talks with Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Expressing his government's commitment to implement the Mekedatu project across the river Cauvery, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, while ruling out negotiations with neighbouring Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday said he would be calling an all-party meeting soon, to discuss the legal repercussions and going ahead with the work. He was reacting to objections raised by Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah in …

Progress in Mekedatu is all in department files and nothing to lie, karjol
3 years ago

Progress in Mekedatu is all in department files and nothing to lie, karjol

The Hindu  

Terming the Congress’s padayatra from Mekedatu ‘a stunt for publicity’, Water Resources Minister Govind Karjol on Wednesday said that the Congress had no genuine intention for the implementation of the project. “Even during the Sindhgi byelections, Congress leaders, including Siddaramaiah, belittled Dalit leaders and voters taught them a good lesson by electing a BJP candidate,” he alleged. The Minister said …

Mekedatu reservoir row: Why is this project a bone of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
3 years ago

Mekedatu reservoir row: Why is this project a bone of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Firstpost  

Karnataka plans to construct a balancing reservoir or a storage dam built downstream of the main reservoir to capture excess water that flows out – over the river Cauvery From padayatras to court battles, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have had their fair share of water wars. Estimated to cost around Rs 9,000 crore, Karnataka believes it would resolve the drinking …

Mekedatu padayatra enters Bengaluru city, Congress chief apologises for traffic jams
3 years ago

Mekedatu padayatra enters Bengaluru city, Congress chief apologises for traffic jams

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With Congress' 'padayatra', demanding implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river, entering Bengaluru, party state President D K Shivakumar on Tuesday apologised to the people of the city, as their march is expected to create traffic jams in parts of the city till March 3. Also accusing the ruling BJP of trying to stop the padayatra by …

38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march
3 years ago

38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march

India Today  

An FIR has been filed against Karnataka Congress leaders for taking up Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0 and violating Covid norms. As many as 38 Congress leaders have been booked by Karnataka Police. A host of Congress leaders, including AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala, were among others present at the inauguration of 'Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0'. READ | Can't …

HC directs K\'taka govt not to permit rallies, political gathering till SOPs in order
3 years, 2 months ago

HC directs K\'taka govt not to permit rallies, political gathering till SOPs in order

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the state government to execute the standard operating procedure issued on January 4 in all districts in view of the COVID-19-19 pandemic and added that no rallies, dharnas or any other political gathering shall be permitted in the entire state, till the SOP is in operation. The High Court of Karnataka today …

Karnataka govt will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says CM Bommai
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says CM Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the state government will go ahead with the Mekedatu project. Our government is committed to embracing the project, taking all political parties to confidence in the Mekedatu issue but for now, the COVID-19 epidemic third wave covered the state of Karnataka and especially Bengaluru. Earlier on Wednesday, the Karnataka High …

Congress temporarily halts Mekedatu padayatra in Karnataka
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress temporarily halts Mekedatu padayatra in Karnataka

India TV News  

Congress temporarily halts Mekedatu padayatra in Karnataka Congress decided to halt the padayatra after the High Court's strong observations and government's last night orders prohibiting inter-district and intra-district movement of vehicles and persons for participating in it. Highlights Congress' padyatra in Karnataka was criticised after five leaders tested Covid positive Siddaramaiah said that padyatra will resume once the third wave …

Karnataka High Court asks Congress to furnish permission taken for its \'padayatra\'
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka High Court asks Congress to furnish permission taken for its \'padayatra\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday asked the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee to submit before it by January 14 whether they had taken any permission to hold the 'Walk for Water' demanding a balancing reservoir across Cauvery river at Mekedatu in Ramanagara district. The Congress started its 10-day padayatra demanding implementation of the Mekedatu project across Cauvery river, despite …

Congress precipitating COVID crisis with its \'Padayatra\': Karnataka Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress precipitating COVID crisis with its \'Padayatra\': Karnataka Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday accused the Congress in Karnataka of precipitating the COVID crisis with their 'Walk for Water', demanding a balancing reservoir across Cauvery river at Mekedatu in Ramanagara district. "Not heeding calls to postpone the Padayatra programme, ostensibly undertaken to draw political mileage, the Congress leaders are precipitating the COVID crisis in the state," …

How Congress Padayatra Is Allowed Amid COVID? Karnataka High Court Asks State
3 years, 2 months ago

How Congress Padayatra Is Allowed Amid COVID? Karnataka High Court Asks State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee to inform by day after tomorrow as to whether it has taken any due permission to hold the 10 days Padayatra demanding implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Suraj Govindaraj, while hearing a petition …

Karnataka govt contemplates stopping Congress-led padayatra before they enter Bengaluru
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt contemplates stopping Congress-led padayatra before they enter Bengaluru

India Today  

The Karnataka government is contemplating stopping the Congress-led Mekedatu Padayatra before it enters Bengaluru city limits. HOME MINISTER EXPRESSES CONCERN Not heeding to postpone the Padayatra programme, the Congress leaders are precipitating the Covid crisis in the state, said Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday, January 12. Strongly criticising the Congress leaders’ adamant attitude towards continuing their program, he …

COVID: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress for conducting 'Mekedatu Padayatra', seeks reply on Jan 14
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress for conducting 'Mekedatu Padayatra', seeks reply on Jan 14

India TV News  

A notice has been issued to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee by the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday for conducting 'Mekedatu padayatra' amid COVID-19 fear situation in the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Suraj Govindaraj while hearing a Public interest litigation filed by advocate Nagendra Prasad, has directed the political party to also …

Karnataka Police file second case against DK Shivakumar for padayatra; 40 others also named
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Police file second case against DK Shivakumar for padayatra; 40 others also named

Hindustan Times  

Police in Karnataka's Ramanagara have filed a second case against state Congress chief DK Shivakumar and 40 otehrs, including his brother, Lok Sabha MP DK Suresh, for allegedly violating Covid-19 norms during the Shivakumar-led ‘padayatra’ demanding early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project across the Cauvery in the southern state. Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar “Around 41 persons, including …

BJP lashes out at Karnataka Congress chief over refusal to get Covid-19 test
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP lashes out at Karnataka Congress chief over refusal to get Covid-19 test

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has come down heavily on the senior leadership of the Congress party after its president DK Shivakumar was seen refusing to undergo a Covid-19 test after the first day of his massive padayatra in Ramanagara district. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar addresses the supporters of Mekedatu padyatra to Bengaluru which seeks …

‘Shows his culture’: Karnataka CM Bommai targets state Congress chief Shivakumar over padayatra despite Covid surge
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Shows his culture’: Karnataka CM Bommai targets state Congress chief Shivakumar over padayatra despite Covid surge

Hindustan Times  

Amid a war of words between Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress over the latter going ahead with its ‘padyatra’ despite a massive surge in the state's daily Covid-19 infections, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that this shows what kind of ‘culture’ DK Shivakumar has. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar Shivakumar, who heads the Karnataka Congress, …

Karnataka Congress Take Out Rally Demanding To Resolve Mekedatu Dam Issue Amid Growing Covid Cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Congress Take Out Rally Demanding To Resolve Mekedatu Dam Issue Amid Growing Covid Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Congress' padayatra in Karnataka, demanding speedy implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river has entered its second day. Let him, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra and Health Minister K Sudhakar take Covid tests. TMC leader in Tamil Nadu Condemns padayatra Tamil Manila Congress President and former Union Minister G.K. Vasan on Monday condemned the 'padayatra' taken …

Karnataka govt to file FIR against DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah over Mekedatu march
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt to file FIR against DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah over Mekedatu march

India Today  

The Karnataka government has decided to file charges against state Congress leader DK Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for violating Covid protocols during their march demanding implementation of Mekedatu project. The police will reportedly file a First Information Report against both the Congress leaders for violating Covid rules imposed amid rising infections in the state. On January 9, the …

Mekedatu march: DK Shivakumar among 30 Cong leaders booked for violating weekend curfew in Karnataka
3 years, 2 months ago

Mekedatu march: DK Shivakumar among 30 Cong leaders booked for violating weekend curfew in Karnataka

India Today  

A complaint has been filed against 30 Congress leaders and workers, including Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President DK Shivakumar for taking out a rally from Mekedatu, violating the weekend curfew on Sunday. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai lashed out at Congress leader DK Shivakumar for holding the Mekedatu march amid rising Covid cases and called him 'irresponsible' for refusing to …

BJP shares video of Shivakumar 'coughing' during Mekedatu protest, calls Congress 'superspreader'
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP shares video of Shivakumar 'coughing' during Mekedatu protest, calls Congress 'superspreader'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP on Sunday slammed Congress over its Mekedatu padayatra and sharing a purported video of state Congress chief DK Shivakumar coughing, it called Congress a 'superspreader'. As visuals of the padayatra with people teeming emerged, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said action will be taken according to the law against the Congress leaders for going ahead with their march, …

Karnataka Cong begins Mekedatu padayatra, despite COVID restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Cong begins Mekedatu padayatra, despite COVID restrictions

Deccan Chronicle  

Ramanagara: The Congress in Karnataka on Sunday began its 10 days 'padayatra', demanding implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river, despite the government's COVID-19 restrictions. Claiming that the project was initiated by the Congress government led by him, he alleged that the ruling BJP has betrayed the people of the state by not getting environmental clearance despite being …

Congress set to begin padayatra despite restrictions by BJP govt in Karnataka
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress set to begin padayatra despite restrictions by BJP govt in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: Hundreds and thousands of people poured into Sangama, in Kanakpura taluk, to take part in the 10-day 100-km padayatra led by the Congress party in Karnataka. DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress president, is also hoping to find his footing and get some traction in his favour within a visibly divided outfit torn between him and former chief minister Siddaramaiah. Leaders …

Can't fool people again: Karnataka CM Bommai on Congress party's 10-day Mekedatu padayatra
3 years, 2 months ago

Can't fool people again: Karnataka CM Bommai on Congress party's 10-day Mekedatu padayatra

India Today  

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday lashed out at Congress for going ahead with the "politically motivated” Mekedatu padayatra. MEKEDATU PADAYATRA On Sunday, the Congress in Karnataka initiated its 10-day long march from Mekedatu to Bengaluru demanding the implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. SENSE OF GUILT IS HAUNTING CONGRESS: CM BOMMAI CM Bommai said that the …

Mekedatu project: What did Congress do when in power, asks Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 4 months ago

Mekedatu project: What did Congress do when in power, asks Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

India Today  

The war of words over implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river is refusing to stop. After Congress accused the BJP government of going slow and lacking intent to implement this project, CM Basavaraj Bommai questioned them in a statement saying: "Instead of implementing the project, what did the Congress leaders do?" Once completed, the project will ensure …

Karnataka Congress to organise 100 km padayatra over Mekedatu project
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka Congress to organise 100 km padayatra over Mekedatu project

India Today  

The Karnataka Congress said it will organise a 'Padayatra' from Mekedatu to Bengaluru, covering a distance of over 100 km, during the first week of December to speed up the implementation of the Mekedatu project across Cauvery river. Speaking to the media, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar and senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that the state …

Water disputes: CM wants to see progress in one week
3 years, 7 months ago

Water disputes: CM wants to see progress in one week

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday chaired a meeting in New Delhi with Karnataka’s legal and technical experts to chalk out strategies for speedy settlement of cases related water sharing disputes with neighbouring States in the Supreme Court. With regard to the proposed balancing reservoir in the Cauvery basin at Mekedatu in Ramanagaram district, Mr. Bommai said it had been …

CM to discuss inter-State water disputes with legal team in Delhi
3 years, 7 months ago

CM to discuss inter-State water disputes with legal team in Delhi

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is expected to meet Karnataka’s legal team in New Delhi on August 26 to discuss inter-State river disputes. The inter-State river water disputes, including construction of Mekedatu, a balancing reservoir in the Cauvery basin, in Kanakapura, is expected to figure during the meeting with the legal team. Tamil Nadu has been opposing the Mekedatu project and …

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