Bagalkote, March 14 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday stated that a meeting with the Members of Parliament will be held in New Delhi to address Andhra Pradesh's objections to the third phase of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) and to urge the Central government to take action.

Shivakumar said a meeting has been scheduled for March 17 (Tuesday) at 6 PM at Karnataka Bhavan in the National Capital.

He said the State will firmly oppose Andhra Pradesh's stance, which challenges the third phase of the Upper Krishna Project, a key irrigation initiative in Karnataka, and has also failed to assist in curbing water wastage from the Tungabhadra dam.

Speaking to the reporters, Shivakumar said, "I, along with Minister MB P...