Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in Delhi on July 8, 2025, to hold meetings with Union Ministers concerning irrigation projects in Karnataka. He met with Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Forest and Climate Change, and C.R. Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, to discuss issues related to the state's water resources, including the Krishna Water dispute and projects such as Upper Bhadra and Meketadu reservoirs. Additional officials, including Karnataka's Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, were present during these discussions. Shivakumar also met with the Water Resources Department's legal team at Karnataka Bhavan. His visit coincides with speculation about leadership changes in Karnataka, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to visit Delhi the following day to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and possibly Rahul Gandhi. Shivakumar confirmed plans to meet Rahul Gandhi as well. The meetings focus on advancing Karnataka's irrigation development and resolving water-related disputes.
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar says, "Our trip to Delhi was very fruitful in the interest of the government and the interest of Karnataka. We have submitted many projects to them and put forward our demands. Several clearances are required, especially in the https://t.co/kPuelZTlr3
VIDEO | Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said: "See, our trip to Delhi was very fruitful. In the interest of the government and the people of Karnataka, we have handed over several projects to them. We have also placed several demands, https://t.co/xboIvSaAcE
#WATCH | Bengaluru | On his visit to Delhi, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "Our visit to Delhi was very fruitful. In the interest of the government and the state of Karnataka, we have made demands regarding some projects. I have submitted all the proposals. Govt of India https://t.co/Y0CXIRPakt