CWMA causing problems for Karnataka by asking state to let water to TN: Minister K Venkatesh
Chamarajnagar: District In-charge Minister K Venkatesh has alleged that the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is attempting to create problems for Karnataka through its orders that favour Tamil Nadu.
Addressing reporters after his visit to the Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajnagar district and meeting the residents of the area, Venkatesh, who is the Karnataka Minister for Animal Husbandry, said, "Karnataka has witnessed a monsoon shortfall this year and the water level has reduced in reservoirs in the state. Not just the farmers, but residents of all regions of the state are struggling for water supply. In spite of this, the CWMA has ordered that we let water to Tamil Nadu, which is definitely an act of injustice."
He said that the state government would soon decide on shifting the Changadi village, which is situated near the Male Mahadeshwara Hills. Responding to a question on the people's demand for the Chief Minister's post for a legislator belonging to SC/ST community, Venkatesh said that a decision would be taken on the matter in an appropriate manner and at the right time.
Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Nag, Hanur MLA MR Manjunath and District SC/ST Welfare Officer Manjula were present on the occasion.
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New Delhi: As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, the BJP and AAP have intensified their campaigns with a war of words and posters, targeting each other on contentious issues.
The BJP released a poster featuring AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that multiple fraudulent voter entries, aged between 40 and 80, were registered at a single address without the knowledge of the homeowner. The BJP accused Kejriwal of attempting to rig votes, describing it as "a new game to manipulate elections."
AAP countered with a video poster portraying Kejriwal as the "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time).
Kejriwal, in a post on X, accused the BJP of hypocrisy, highlighting contradictions in its stance on honorariums for religious leaders while allegedly backing temple demolitions.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi supported these claims, alleging that the BJP-led central government empowered the Lieutenant Governor to approve temple demolitions without consulting the Delhi government. She cited instances from West Patel Nagar, Dilshad Garden, Sultanpuri, and a Buddhist temple in Sundar Nagari, attributing the decisions to the Religious Committee now reporting directly to the Lt Governor.
"The BJP's dual approach is evident. They claim to protect Hinduism but act against temples," Atishi stated during a press conference.
In response, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised the AAP government for its alleged failure to address critical issues like clean water, women’s safety, slum rehabilitation, pollution, and cleaning the Yamuna River. Trivedi claimed that the BJP, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had enhanced political credibility, while AAP had damaged it.
BJP leader MP Praveen Khandelwal dismissed AAP's recent announcements, including honorariums for priests and granthis, as mere electoral stunts. He alleged that Delhi's treasury was empty, accusing Kejriwal of making unfeasible promises for political gain.
