New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said the formation of "double-engine" governments in Odisha and Chhattisgarh has improved the process of resolving the long-pending Mahanadi water dispute and expressed hope that a resolution would be achieved within three months.

Majhi made the remarks after a meeting on the Mahanadi water dispute was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Majhi were present at the meeting.

"The discussion took place in a very cordial atmosphere and was constructive," Majhi said.

He said that since the formation of "double-engine"...