Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Clarifies US Visit and Appeals for Mahadayi Project
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has clarified that his visit to the United States is purely personal. He stated that media reports suggesting meetings with former US President Barack Obama and US Vice President Kamala Harris are incorrect. Shivakumar emphasized that the trip is not politically motivated.
In a letter to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and a post on social media platform X, Shivakumar dispelled rumors about his visit. He requested the public to refrain from speculation.
Earlier, Shivakumar urged Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to focus on securing approvals for the Mahadayi project and funds for the Upper Bhadra project. He made this appeal during a speech at his Sadashivanagar residence, responding to Joshi’s comments about the Congress government and the Valmiki Corporation scam.
Shivakumar mentioned plans to discuss the Mahadayi project with the Chief Minister and possibly call for an all-party meeting or a meeting of the Commission to strategize their efforts.
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Karnataka Deputy CM -: The Deputy Chief Minister (CM) is the second-highest-ranking official in the state government of Karnataka, which is a state in India.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician from Karnataka, India, and he is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
US Visit -: A visit to the United States (US), which is a country in North America. In this context, it means DK Shivakumar traveled to the US for personal reasons.
Barack Obama -: Barack Obama is a former President of the United States. He served as the 44th President from 2009 to 2017.
Kamala Harris -: Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States. She is the first female Vice President and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi -: Pralhad Joshi is a politician in India who serves as a Union Minister, which means he is part of the central government of India.
Mahadayi project -: The Mahadayi project is a water management project in Karnataka, India, aimed at providing water for drinking and irrigation purposes.
Upper Bhadra project -: The Upper Bhadra project is another water management project in Karnataka, India, designed to improve irrigation and water supply in the region.
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge -: Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior politician in India and the President of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), which is the central decision-making body of the Indian National Congress party.
