Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Protests Erupt Over Hemavathi Canal Project in Tumakuru
In Tumakuru, a project to build a canal to send water to another city is causing trouble.
Some people, including politicians and farmers, are upset because they think it is a bad idea and would hurt them.
They protested and stopped the work temporarily.
However, the government says the project is important and won't be stopped.
The leaders on the opposite sides have different points of view.
BJP MLAs, farmers, and seers protested against the Hemavathi Express Link Canal Project.
Protesters opposed diverting Hemavathi canal water to Bengaluru South.
The project's work was temporarily suspended due to the protests.
BJP leaders urged the government to cancel the project and called it politically motivated.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that work will not be stopped.
- Who
- BJP MLAs, farmers, seers, and government officials.
- What
- Protest against the Hemavathi Express Link Canal Project.
- When
- Protests occurred recently; project work started with suspension.
- Where
- Tumakuru district, Karnataka.
- Why
- Protesters oppose water diversion and claim it is unscientific.
Protesters/Opponents
Government/Proponents
Project Viability
Protesters/Opponents
The project would harm several taluks of Tumakuru.
Government/Proponents
The project was approved by a technical committee, and 40% of the work is complete.
Project continuation
Protesters/Opponents
The protest is important.
Government/Proponents
There is no question of stopping the work now.
- Project Name
- Hemavathi Express Link Canal Project
- Location
- Tumakuru, Karnataka
- Key Protesters
- BJP MLAs, Farmers, Seers
- Water Destination
- Bengaluru South (Ramanagara)
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Project Cost
- ₹1,500 crore
