Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Goa CM Slams Karnataka Deputy CM Over Mahadayi Water Dispute
There's a big argument between the states of Goa and Karnataka about water from the Mahadayi River.
Karnataka wants to use some of the river's water for a project, but Goa says no.
The leaders of both states are arguing about it.
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister said Goa's Chief Minister is not thinking clearly, while the Goa Chief Minister said it's just how the Congress party behaves.
The problem is who gets to use the river's water and what the central government will allow.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant criticized Karnataka's DK Shivakumar's remarks on the Mahadayi issue.
Shivakumar had stated that the Goa CM 'lost his mental balance' regarding the project.
The row stems from Karnataka's plan to divert water, opposed by Goa, leading to a decades-long dispute.
Karnataka plans to discuss the Mahadayi issue in the upcoming monsoon session starting August 11.
Goa intends to file a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against Karnataka.
- Who
- Involves Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Karnataka Minister HK Patil.
- What
- A dispute between Goa and Karnataka over the Mahadayi River water project.
- When
- The conflict is ongoing, with Karnataka planning to discuss it on August 11.
- Where
- The Mahadayi River originates in Karnataka, flows through Goa, and the project impacts both states.
- Why
- Karnataka wants to divert water for the Kalasa-Banduri project, while Goa objects, leading to legal and political battles.
Goa's Stance
Karnataka's Stance
Water Diversion
Goa's Stance
Opposes Karnataka's plan to divert water from the Mahadayi River.
Karnataka's Stance
Karnataka wants to divert water for the Kalasa-Banduri project.
Legal Action
Goa's Stance
Believes Karnataka's actions are harmful and is planning to file a contempt petition.
Karnataka's Stance
Karnataka will discuss the issue in the legislature during the monsoon session.
- Dispute
- Mahadayi River water sharing
- Involved States
- Goa and Karnataka
- Karnataka's Plan
- Divert 7.56 tmcft of water
- Goa's Action
- Plans to file contempt petition in SC
- Karnataka's Response
- To discuss issue in monsoon session on August 11