Date:14/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/14/stories/2008101451820300.htm

Karnataka

Protest for drinking water

Correspondent

CHAMARAJANAGAR: The members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Hasirusene, women self-help groups and Mariyala villagers staged a rasta roko chuluvali at Mariyala in the taluk on Monday, urging the Government to supply drinking water to the village and surrounding areas. The farmers alleged that though the pipeline works had been completed, the water supply had been delayed.

Speaking to the protesters, the Chamarajanagar MP, M. Shivanna, assured them that steps would be taken to supply water within two weeks.