Dam Dilemma: Karnataka-Maharashtra Water Dispute

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar plans to discuss Maharashtra's objections to raising the Alamatti dam's height with PM Modi. Maharashtra fears flooding in its districts. Shivakumar aims for a unified safeguard of Karnataka's interests. Concurrently, preparations for Kempe Gowda Jayanthi have been outlined.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, announced plans to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil regarding Maharashtra's objections to the Alamatti dam height increase.

Maharashtra's concern stems from potential flooding in its Sangli and Kolhapur districts, articulated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a letter to Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah. Shivakumar assures a timely response, emphasizing the need for Karnataka's unified stance.

Simultaneously, Shivakumar outlined plans for Kempe Gowda Jayanthi on Magadi road, Birmingham, including land allotment for a Kempe Gowda museum. The development involves a railway station proposal, with discussions set for the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

(With inputs from agencies.)