Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Urges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi for Project Approvals
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 7: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday urged Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to work towards getting approvals for the Mahadayi project and funds for the Upper Bhadra project rather than focusing on issues like Muda and Darshan arrest.
Speaking at his Sadashivanagar residence, Shivakumar said, “I appeal to Pralhad Joshi with folded hands on the Ganesha Chathurthi to get us approval for the Mahadayi project and funds for the Upper Bhadra project.”
He was responding to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s statement that the Congress government was trying to distract people from the Valmiki Corporation scam by releasing a photograph of Darshan purportedly smoking inside the jail.
Shivakumar added, “I will speak to the Chief Minister in about 15 days on whether to call for an all-party meeting, Mahadayi, or to call for a meeting of the Commission. We will discuss the nature of our fight for Mahadayi.”
When asked about MP Sudhakar’s challenge that he would call him ‘Bhagiratha’ if he can get Yettinahole water to Chikkaballapura and Kolar districts in the next two years, Shivakumar said, “I accept his challenge with love and respect. This is my duty and responsibility to deliver Yettinahole. He was also there for the inauguration of the 1st stage of Yettinahole, and it is natural for him to see Yettinahole water in his area.”
“I am not in town due to some personal commitment. I will discuss with the CM and try to resolve issues the project is facing, including forest lands, in Tumakuru and Doddaballapura regions,” he added.
Speaking on if MP Sudhakar was praising him a lot lately because of the report on Covid, Shivakumar said, “I don’t know about the Covid report. I was not part of the last Cabinet meeting that discussed the Covid report as I was in Yettinahole.”
“Isn’t Sudhakar now an MP? There are two Sudhakar’s in our party itself, and it makes three, including the MP,” he said.
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Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many big cities like Bengaluru, which is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because of its tech industry.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This person is the second-in-command in the state government, helping the Chief Minister run the state.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician in Karnataka. He is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government of India. They are responsible for specific departments like education, health, or transportation.
Pralhad Joshi -: Pralhad Joshi is a politician who is a Union Minister in the central government of India. He handles important tasks and projects for the country.
Mahadayi project -: The Mahadayi project is a water project aimed at providing water to certain areas in Karnataka. It involves diverting water from the Mahadayi River.
Upper Bhadra project -: The Upper Bhadra project is another water project in Karnataka. It aims to provide water for irrigation and drinking purposes in the state.
Congress government -: The Congress government refers to the government run by the Indian National Congress party, one of the major political parties in India.
scam -: A scam is a dishonest scheme or fraud. In politics, it often refers to corruption or illegal activities by officials.
MP Sudhakar -: MP Sudhakar is a Member of Parliament, which means he is an elected representative in the central government of India. He challenged DK Shivakumar to deliver water to certain districts.
Yettinahole water -: Yettinahole water refers to water from the Yettinahole project, which aims to supply drinking water to drought-prone areas in Karnataka.
Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India. They are responsible for running the state and making important decisions.
