Minister to write to CM urging him to protect the interests of Belagavi

District in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi will request Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to protect the interest of Belagavi district with regard to the issue of water diversion from Hidkal dam to Dharwad industrial area.

He told reporters that three departments have already allowed water diversion.

Work is under way by KIADB in Dharwad. About 110 km away. They are carrying water to the Dharwad industrial area through a pipeline. “However, there is no clarity on the amount of water being diverted. I will hold a meeting with officials concerned and write a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urging him to protect the interests of Belagavi,” the Minister said.

Responding to actor Kamal Haasan’s statement about the origin of Kannada language, the Minister said that it is highly condemnable. “Kannada language has a history of thousands of years. The actor does not know it. He should first apologize to Kannadigas,” Mr. Jarkiholi said.

Published - June 02, 2025 06:53 pm IST