Panaji (Goa)

Shiv Sena strongly condemns the statement by BJP President Amit Shah who has assured Mahadayi water to Karnataka, if his party comes to power. This statement is completely against the wishes of Goans and Shah seems to have taken us for granted, Shiv Sena Goa spokesperson Rakhi Prabhudesai Naik has said.

In a press release issued by the Shiv Sena, she said that, “We have to know who has given authority to Shah, who belongs to Gujarat, to decide about our water. When Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal is already hearing the petition, how can Shah act like a ‘kangaroo court’ and give his verdict.”

“We are strongly against diversion of Mahadayi water as it would adversely affect our life in Goa. Entire State has been unanimous in their opposition towards the diversion. Under these circumstances, Shah is merely bluffing to the people of Karnataka,” she added.

Sena leaders, including, Dipak Kesarkar and Sanjay Raut have wholeheartedly supported Goa in their fight to save Mahadayi from being diverted.

While BJP leaders are openly slaying Goa’s interest, Congress leaders are silently supporting the diversion. The national leaders from Congress party have not uttered a single word opposing diversion. Sena will not allow sacrifice of Goa’s interest for the sake of winning election in Karnataka. Congress and BJP can fight it out on their own strengths in Karnataka but spare Goa, reads the press note.