Goa, July 22 -- The Goa Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed intense scenes as the opposition raised strong objections over the state government's handling of the Mhadei river water diversion issue.

The ruckus broke out during Question Hour when opposition MLAs stormed the well of the House, demanding an immediate discussion on the diversion of Mhadei waters to Karnataka and alleging gross inaction by the government in protecting Goa's lifeline.

Leader of the Opposition and other MLAs slammed the government for its failure to file a contempt petition against Karnataka despite clear Supreme Court directives. "The government is sleeping while Karnataka continues to divert Mhadei water illegally," said one MLA, calling the inaction a b...