Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-led government for the release of 1.24 TMC of water to Telangana from the reservoirs against the interests of the state. Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka stated that the Congress government in Karnataka is \”surpassing even Mallappa Setty and Mir Sadiq in betrayal\” Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said, “There is nothing to hide here. Riparian states have been helping each other in times of distress. They have helped us on many occasions, and we help them, too.” The Irrigation Minister personally appealed for the water from Narayanapura dam in an overnight operation, he said. The Water Resources Minister said, \”There isNothing wrong, and as neighbouring states, we need to reciprocate. One TMC has been released as the Irrigated Minister personally appeals for it\” The water was released despite officials stating that releasing water now would harm the state, he added.
