PM urges parties not to politicise Babli dispute
May 15, 2007 - 8:07:23 PM
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MPs of the TDP, the main opposition in Andhra Pradesh, wanted the centre to intervene and direct Maharashtra to stop the barrage's construction. They termed it 'illegal' and said it would block water to the Sri Ram Sagar Project in Andhra Pradesh's Telangana.
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By IANS,
[RxPG] New Delhi, May 15 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday asked political parties not to politicise the Babli barrage project after MPs from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh clashed in parliament over the inter-state water dispute.
The prime minister urged the leaders of all political parties not to create tension and instead amicably resolve contentious issues to the mutual satisfaction of all sides.
A delegation of MPs and legislators from Andhra Pradesh led by former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party - chief N. Chandrababu Naidu met the prime minister Tuesday and submitted a memorandum regarding the Babli Project.
The project, coming up on the Godaveri river in Maharashtra near its border with Andhra Pradesh, is opposed by the neighbouring state, which fears it will affect the water availability for its farmers in the Telangana region.
Manmohan Singh said that river waters are a national resource and all political parties must work together to ensure their equitable utilisation.
Stating that the matter was presently before courts, he assured the delegation that the central government would ensure that justice is done to both states.
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned thrice Monday as Andhra Pradesh members protested the construction of the Babli barrage. They were countered by members from Maharasthra leading to uproarious scenes.
MPs of the TDP, the main opposition in Andhra Pradesh, wanted the centre to intervene and direct Maharashtra to stop the barrage's construction. They termed it 'illegal' and said it would block water to the Sri Ram Sagar Project in Andhra Pradesh's Telangana.
The TDP also held a public demonstration in the national capital with participation of over 3,000 party workers.
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