Hubballi: With Basavaraj Bommai took over as the main minister, people in North Karnataka hoped that he would give a boost for a long-delayed Kalasa-Banduri project.
Bommai, a water expert, comes from the Dharwad district and represents the constituency of Shiggaon in Haveri where farmers have protested for decades that demand project implementation.
In July 2007, Bommai issued 232km-inyatra for 21 days from Dharwad to Nargund, urged the implementation of the Kalasa-Banduri-Mahadayi project which gave him recognition in the region.
MLAS Navalgund (Shankar Patil Munenakoppa) and Nargund (CC Patil), the center of agitation, has also been used as a minister in the new cabinet.
Veeresh Sobaradmath, State President Rait Sena Karnataka, who led the stirmas, said: “We are happy that leaders from our territory get the highest position.
Because Bommai is part of the protest, no need to press it.
We expect the implementation of the project with its own initiation.
He knows The opinion of farmers in this region.
“He said CM must get a detailed project report related to the implementation of the Mahadayi Court’s order.
Along by getting environmental permits, CM must begin construction of the dam, he added.
NH Konaraddi, former MLA Navalgund, said because Bommai knew every aspect of the problem related to the project, he had to immediately cleanse the obstacles and call tenders for court work and notice.
Minister of Govind Karjol, CC Patil, Shankar Patil Munenakoppa and Umesh Kattti also had to join hands with CM, he added.
The new minister Munenakoppa said: “We know our responsibilities, but it is too early to comment.
We will work for the implementation of the project in a legal frame.”