Union Jal Shakthi Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday, October 30, slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for spreading “false rumour and misinformation” pertaining to the Centre’s role in water projects in Karnataka.
“We know it is tradition for Congress to spread false rumour and misinformation. But it isn’t becoming of a CM to wreak havoc in peoples lives by doing so,” he wrote on social media platform, X.
His statement was in response to an earlier post on X by Mr. Siddaramaiah, who had accused the Centre of not addressing water issues. “The Narendra Modi-led Union Government has not addressed Karnataka’s water issues, despite rainfall deficits. No Karnataka BJP MP has also supported the State’s water interests. Projects like Mekedatu and the Mahadayi river are pending Centre’s approval. The State’s initiative, the Upper Krishna Project for north Karnataka’s irrigation, awaits a gazette notification and national status from the Centre. Do you want to inflict more thirst on Kannadigas, dear Prime Minister?” Mr. Siddaramaiah had asked the Mr. Modi on X.
