Farmers seek early implementation of Kalasa Banduri Nala project in Karnataka

The leaders demanded that both the Union and State governments immediately take measures to resolve pending issues and give all clearances to the project so that the work could be taken up.

Score of farmers and representatives of various organisations took out a huge protest march under the aegis of Mahadayi Maha Vedike in Dharwad on June 10 seeking early clearance of hurdles for Kalasa Banduri Nala project and early implementation of the project in Karnataka.

The farmers marched from Kalabhavan in Dharwad to the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Dharwad. They allege that some vested interests are trying to stop the project, which is meant for providing drinking water to people.

Farmers from nine taluks in four districts tookl part in the protest march that was led by Vedike president Shankranna Ambali, B.M. Hanasi, Rajashekhar Menasinakai, Srishailgouda Kamatar, Laxman Bakkai, and Babajan Mudhol.

The leaders demanded that both the Union and State governments immediately take measures to resolve pending issues and give all clearances to the project so that the work could be taken up.

The farmers warned that they would be forced to intensify the agitation if their long-pending demand was not met. They submitted a memorandum in this regard to the district authorities.