Hogenakkal falls lies in the two state borders and it is accesible by road from Dharmapuri in TN which is nearly 170 km from Bangalore. The other end of the falls is KN border [Kollegal]which does not have good access and no public transport exists. Everyone enters from TN side by bus/car to see the tourist. There is a 700 acres land in the falls which KN is claiming now its land. All tourists are entering from TN side which KN is not able to stomach. They should have made good road & infrastructure from their side if they are really serious about this instead of simply opposing a drinking water project.When it was agreed in 1998 both the states were aware of this then why KN wants to reopen the closed case ? If the border disputes are reopened it is endless As per the international border regualtions both the states own land here. But KN is not going to use this land for anything as it did not bother to develop roads etc there and they just want to oppose the project since it will benefit TN with narrow mind. They are not going to do anything there and TN will use 1.4 tmc of water from its share. Karnataka simply wants to stall this project by giving some lame reasons.
RE:RE:Hogenakkal Issue
by dhanyasi on Apr 09, 2008 12:25 PM Permalink
Jagadish, K'taka is exactly doing what TN did for all of its projects. It aborted many of the projects that were being taken legally .. If TN continues poking its nose on everything .. then one day we Tamilians just have to stay without water in Bangalore. As Indians we should give due respect to neighbouring states ... and not with catfights ..
RE:Hogenakkal Issue
by Anakin Skywalker on Apr 12, 2008 06:22 AM Permalink
Funny Dhanyasi.. "then one day we Tamilians just have to stay without water in Bangalore". We understand that exactly is your worry. This should be put in dictionary as an example for "selfishness". Then "As Indians we should give due respect to neighbouring states ". Kannadigas are raising their voice for their farmers and Tamilians are for theirs.. But look at you.. This exactly is the problem, my friend. Religion/Patriotism and all other inter caste/state/country problems have this "selfishness" as the only base problem. Govt of India will do everything to ppl in B'lore and Chennai before they run out of water. So don't worry.. Let's worry about the farmers(Kannadigas and Tamilians) living in the borders. TN aborted all Karnataka legal projects. Then why aren't kannadigas fighting them legally? Tamilians don't rule India.. Indians rule it. Can you also please enlighten us with those projects ? Hope they are not just blunt statements you read in local newspapers and some really good legal project names. B'lore is in India and every Indian wants B'lore to flourish. So, you are "safe" with water. Take care...
