Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Hebbalkar Disputes Temple Credit, Speaks on Water, Language
Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar says that the credit for developing the Savadatti temple belongs to HK Patil, not Jagadish Shettar, because Patil made the plan and got the money.
She also said that her company isn't involved in taking water from Hidkal and that the state hasn't even agreed to the plan.
She wants people who care about the environment not to stop a project to get drinking water.
And, finally, she thinks Kamal Haasan should apologize for his words about the Kannada language.
Laxmi Hebbalkar says HK Patil deserves credit for Savadatti temple development, not Jagadish Shettar.
Hebbalkar denies involvement of her company in the Hidkal reservoir water diversion.
She urges environmentalists not to obstruct the Mahadayi drinking water project.
Hebbalkar suggests Kamal Haasan should apologize for remarks about the Kannada language.
She clarified that the Hidkal water diversion project has not been approved by the state cabinet.
- Who
- Laxmi Hebbalkar, Jagadish Shettar, Kamal Haasan, HK Patil
- What
- Political commentary on temple development, water projects, and language remarks.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Belagavi
- Why
- Disputes over temple credit, water project, and language comments.
Differing Perspectives
Other Views
Temple Development Credit
Differing Perspectives
Laxmi Hebbalkar credits HK Patil for Savadatti temple development, stating he prepared and secured funds.
Other Views
Jagadish Shettar's claims about the temple development are disputed by Hebbalkar.
Mahadayi Project Opposition
Differing Perspectives
Hebbalkar appeals to environmental groups to not obstruct the Mahadayi project, citing its importance for drinking water.
Other Views
Environmental groups' stance on the Mahadayi project is not explicitly stated.
Hidkal Water Diversion
Differing Perspectives
Hebbalkar denies her company's involvement in the Hidkal water diversion and states the project has not been approved by the state cabinet.
Other Views
The articles do not explicitly present an opposing view.
- Current Minister
- Laxmi Hebbalkar
- Former Chief Minister
- Jagadish Shettar
- Temple Location
- Savadatti
- Water Project
- Mahadayi drinking water project
- Controversial Figure
- Kamal Haasan
