MySuru: Training his weapon to the former Chairman of the HD Minister Kumaraswamy, spokesman for Knataka Pradesh Congress (KPCC) MP Lakshmana on Sunday said, “JD (S leader (s) criticized the diayatra planned by Congress over the example of the BJP leader.” Congress has decided to launch the heart of Mekedatu to Bengaluru demanding the rapid implementation of the drinking water project.
Continuing his attack on the Top Brass, Lakshmana, who interacted with media representatives in Mysuru, called for Kumaraswamy to provide reservoir details built in Karnataka both during his task as CM or his father, HD Deve Gowda.
“We also want Minister of Irrigation Petahana Govind Karjol to point to any lake that has become because of its efforts to date,” said Congress spokesman.
Of the 26 reservoirs throughout the country, 21 was built under the Government of Congress.
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“The Dam Krishnaraja Sagar was assigned by Mysuru Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, while the remaining four reservoirs were built by the UK.
JD (s) and BJP did not contribute to the irrigation sector,” Lakshmana said, questioning Kumaraswamy’s comments on Congress every time the last criticized the BJP policy.
Lakshman said that the government led by Sidaramaiiah has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) in 2013.
“The cost of drinking water projects Mekedupatu is estimated to cost Rs 5,387 Crore.
The report has even been submitted to the central government to be approved, but was rejected.
The second proposal, at where the cost of the project was upgraded to Rs 9,500 Crore, also rejected.
The BJP-led government has increased project costs to Rs 10,500 Crore.
If implemented, this project will benefit more than two crore people, “Lakshmana said
‘HDK attacks the Cong in the BJP example
