Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Environmentalists Slam MP Shettar for Goa 'Agent' Comments
Environmental activists in Belagavi are upset with MP Jagadish Shettar.
They feel he wrongly accused them of being connected to Goa and dismissed their work on a river conservation project.
The activists have been working for decades to protect the environment, and they think Shettar's comments are disrespectful.
They believe he favors a different district while pretending to represent Belagavi's interests.
They also plan to protest Shettar's actions, especially his comments regarding the Mahadayi river.
The activists are also calling out someone else for spreading misinformation, which they say harms their cause.
They are demanding a public apology.
Environmental activists criticized MP Jagadish Shettar for calling them 'agents of Goa'.
Activists accused Shettar of favoring Dharwad district over Belagavi.
They highlighted Shettar's initial support for, then dismissal of, the Mahadayi river conservation campaign.
Social activist Sujit Mulagund condemned Shettar's remarks, pointing to environmentalists' long-term efforts.
A protest rally against the proposed diversion of Mahadayi waters is planned in Belagavi.
- Who
- Environmental activists, MP Jagadish Shettar, social activists
- What
- Criticism of MP Jagadish Shettar's remarks and planned protest
- When
- Press conference on Monday; protest rally on Tuesday
- Where
- Belagavi
- Why
- To condemn Shettar's remarks and advocate for environmental causes
Environmentalists
MP Jagadish Shettar
Accusations of Bias
Environmentalists
Environmentalists believe Shettar's remarks are baseless and offensive, criticizing his stance on environmental issues.
MP Jagadish Shettar
Shettar called environmentalists ‘agents of Goa'.
- Accused
- Jagadish Shettar
- Location of Press Conference and Protest
- Belagavi
- Participants
- Environmentalists, Social Activists, Advocate
- Key Issues
- Mahadayi River Conservation, Bhimghad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shettar's Remarks
- ‘Agents of Goa’ and 'sponsored protest'