Bengaluru, Dec. 16 -- Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led Central government, demanding they prioritise releasing funds for the Mahadayi scheme, a crucial water project for north Karnataka.

Speaking to reporters, the Deputy CM questioned the BJP's silence on the issue, asking why they're not pushing for the project's implementation despite their promises.

"The BJP should first release what it promised in other states. The central government had promised to release money for the Mahadayi scheme. Why is the BJP not making a fuss about Mahadayi? We have called for a discussion on North Karnataka. Why has the BJP not raised its voice about it?... BJP should resolve all this first," Shivakumar to...