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KRS irrigation consultative committee puts off decisions till meeting with CM and Dy. CM

The KRS Irrigation Consultative Committee (ICC) meeting held at KRS reservoir near here on Monday, August 7, resolved to put off decisions on various issues, including release of water to standing crops till a discussion is held in the regard with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Irrigation portfolio.

Speaking to reporters, Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, who is also the Minister in charge of Mandya district, said the meeting of the newly constituted ICC of KRS discussed a whole range of issues related to irrigation, but a decision in the regard has been put off till a meeting is held with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.

When asked about when the consultations will be held with Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar, Mr. Cheluvarayaswamy replied that the meeting will be held within the next 24 hours.

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