31-07-2025
Samiti launches indefinite agitation over Mahadayi waters
Seeking the early implementation of the Kalasa Banduri Nala Project and condemning the Centre's 'apathy' to the issue, farmers and social activists began an indefinite agitation in Hubballi on Thursday.
The indefinite agitation was launched in front of Sir Siddappa Kambali statue on Lamington Road in Hubballi under the aegis of the Karnataka Kalasa Banduri Raita Horata Samiti, the Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha Haagu Hasiru Sene, AITUC, Dharwad, A.J. Mudhol Construction Workers Association, Krishik Samaj, Laxman Hirekerur Autorickshaw Drivers Association and others.
Launched with the slogan, Mahadayi water is our right, the protestors vowed to continue the protest till their rightful demand is met.
The protestors also sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the long-pending issue between Goa and Karnataka.
Addressing the protestors, Siddu Teji and Babajan Mudhol of the horata samiti urged Union Minister Pralhad Joshi not to do politics over the issue and make honest efforts to get the required clearances for the project at the earliest.
Mr. Teji even said that Mr. Joshi is behind the recent statement of the Goa Chief Minister that the Centre has assured Goa of not giving permission to Karnataka's Mahadayi project.
The other speakers said that an agitation has become necessary as the long-pending project is being further delayed because of politics.
They also vowed to intensify the agitation if no positive response comes from the authorities concerned.
A host of leaders, including Lokanath Hebasur, Raviraj Kambali, Basheer Ahmed Mudhol, Saleem Sanganmulla, Ramesh Bhosle, B.S. Soppin, Shobha Kamatar, and others took part in the agitation.
