Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Leaders Launch Joint Campaign for Bedti–Varada River-Linking
Leaders from different political parties and religious groups came together in Haveri to support a project that connects two rivers, Bedti and Varada.
They want the government to build this project because it will help the people in the area get more water.
The leaders said this project is very important for the future of the region and will not harm the environment.
They also said that the central government has agreed to help with the project.
The leaders plan to meet with important government officials to ask for the project to be completed.
Leaders across party lines united to press for the Bedti–Varada river-linking project.
The project is crucial for the survival and future of the Haveri region.
The Central government has agreed to the project, and an MoU has been signed for the DPR.
The project will involve barrages, lift irrigation, and minimal environmental impact.
A delegation will meet with the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Union Minister for Jal Shakti to submit a memorandum for the project's implementation.
- Who
- Leaders across party lines, including Basavaraj Bommai, Congress MLAs, BJP leaders, farmer leaders, and seers of different mutts
- What
- Launch of a joint campaign for the Bedti–Varada river-linking project
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Hukkeri Math, Haveri
- Why
- To ensure the implementation of the Bedti–Varada river-linking project, which is crucial for the region's survival and future
- Location
- Hukkeri Math, Haveri
- Key Figures
- Basavaraj Bommai, Congress MLAs, BJP leaders, farmer leaders, seers of different mutts
- Project Scope
- Within Karnataka, no inter-state disputes
- Government Involvement
- Central government agreed, MoU signed for DPR
- Project Features
- Barrages instead of dams, lift irrigation, minimal environmental impact