Bengaluru, July 24 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday accused the Centre of "sabotaging" the Mahadayi project, adding that the BJP government cannot betray the people as the river acts as a lifeline for the residents here.

In a post on X, Siddaramaiah wrote, "The Goa CM's remark on the Mahadayi project is an insult to the people of Karnataka. Why hasn't the Union Govt officially communicated any concerns? Is this how federalism works under BJP? Backdoor sabotage, silence, and betrayal? What crime have Kannadigas committed? Are we being punished for not surrendering to the @BJP4India? Mahadayi is not for luxury or waste; it is for the drinking water needs of North Karnataka."

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