Kalaburagi, July 25 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's remarks on the Mahadayi river project sparked a heated dispute between Karnataka and Goa, with Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday stating that the Union government must treat all states equally and vowing that Karnataka will "definitely complete" the project despite any opposition.

Speaking to ANI, Khandre said," There should be no hurdles in the Mahadayi project. We have also submitted a proposal for the land we need for the project. Stil,l if the Goa CM says that the Union Forest Minister rejected it, I condemn this. The Union government must see every state as equal. We will definitely complete this project."

He also came down heavily on the BJP over the ongoing MUDA ...