PANAJI: All India Congress Committee (AICC) Goa desk in-charge Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar urged Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to write a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting a tripartite meeting to resolve the ongoing Mhadei river water-sharing dispute between Goa and Karnataka.
Addressing the media in Panaji, Dr. Nimbalkar highlighted that the issue of water allocation for drinking and agricultural needs concerns both states and requires central intervention. She noted that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has already written to PM Modi, stating Karnataka's readiness to participate in a joint meeting in New Delhi.
Key Points Highlighted by Dr. Nimbalkar:
Central Intervention Required: The Mhadei water dispute affects both Goa and Karnataka, making a Centre-led resolution essential.
Karnataka’s Readiness: Karnataka leadership, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, remains prepared to attend a joint dialogue convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Call for Goa Leadership Action: Questioning Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's delay, Dr. Nimbalkar urged the Goa government to take the initiative by formally contacting the Prime Minister to request the meeting.
Fair Distribution: She emphasized that both states are entitled to their legitimate share of water for drinking and agricultural purposes, and a negotiated resolution is the way forward
