PANJIM: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Yuri Alemao on Monday said that the silence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Mhadei issue during public meeting, confirms that double engine governments have allowed the diversion of Mhadei waters to Karnataka to satisfy the thirst of farmers of many districts.
Addressing a press conference, Alemao hit out at BJP governments for compromising Goa’s interest to garner votes in Karnataka Assembly elections.
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Alemao said that Goa has been betrayed by ‘Bhrasht Jumla Party’ over the Mhadei issue and they have already diverted the water in connivance with its leaders.
“Amit Shah while campaigning in Karnataka was specific to tell that he has already given water to Karnataka. Now, his silence in Goa has confirmed that he stands with his statements made in Karnataka,” Alemao said.
“Though Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other BJP MLAs were present for the meeting, they had no courage to question Shah over Mhadei,” he said adding that the BJP used Mhadei as a political weapon and has hoodwinked the people.
“Even in the case of mining resumption, the Chief Minister says that it will start in four months and Shah says it will resume within a year. Whom should we believe?” he questioned, adding both engines have compromised Goa’s interest.
Patkar said that the people of Goa were eager to hear clarification from Shah. But he along with the Chief Minister failed to do so. They not even mentioned the issue of Mhadei during the entire public meeting,” he added
Patkar said that if BJP gives importance to small States, then why it failed to release Rs 150 crore under 60 years of liberation scheme.
He also alleged that the BJP is trying to destroy opposition.
