Campaign Against Yettinahole Project to Intensify
Social media influencer Dhiraj Shetty has announced that the campaign against the Yettinahole project will intensify in the coming days. Shetty made the statement after meeting Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) General Secretary Mithun Rai in Moodbidri.
Meeting with KPCC Leader
During the meeting, Mithun Rai assured Shetty that he would facilitate a meeting between the activists and Chief Minister D K Shivakumar soon. This development marks a significant step for the opposition to the Yettinahole project, which has been a contentious issue in the region.
Background of the Yettinahole Project
The Yettinahole project is a drinking water diversion scheme aimed at supplying water to drought-prone areas of Karnataka. However, it has faced strong opposition from environmentalists and local communities in the Western Ghats region, who argue that it will cause ecological damage and displace communities.
Future Actions
Shetty, who has been vocal on social media about the project, said the intensified campaign will include public awareness drives and protests. He urged supporters to join the movement to protect the region's environment and water resources.
The meeting with Rai is seen as a positive step towards engaging with the state government. Activists hope that the meeting with Chief Minister Shivakumar will lead to a review or halt of the project.
