Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday clarified that he has not received any official communication regarding a proposed meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Ministers of four states to discuss the Polavaram Project.
Responding to media queries, Majhi said there has been no message from the Centre about the Prime Minister holding a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh on May 28.
Some national media reports had suggested that the Prime Minister would hold a video conference with the four Chief Ministers on that date to address issues related to the Polavaram Project.
Majhi stated that while there might be discussions at the level of Chief Secretaries and senior officials, he has no information about any confirmed meeting involving the Chief Ministers. He added that if such a meeting is held in the future, Odisha will definitely take part and present its concerns in the best interest of the state.
The Polavaram Project, a major irrigation and multipurpose project on the Godavari River, has remained a contentious issue. While it is seen as a crucial project for Andhra Pradesh, neighbouring states like Odisha, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh have raised objections over the submergence of villages and forest areas. Despite several rounds of discussions at various levels, a final resolution is still pending.
