Amaravati, Oct 13 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Tuesday met his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu here and requested the release of additional drinking water for Chennai through the Telugu Ganga project.
Vijay met Naidu at his residence in Undavalli in Guntur district.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay requested the release of additional drinking water to Chennai through the Telugu Ganga project, said an official release.
Responding to the request, Naidu said Andhra Pradesh would consider releasing additional water based on the availability and requirements, while reiterating the state’s commitment to meeting Chennai’s drinking water needs.
Despite reduced Krishna (river) water inflows due to the impact of El Ni o this year and the resulting severe water scarcity, the Andhra Pradesh government remained committed to addressing Chennai’s drinking water needs, he said.
According to Naidu, Andhra Pradesh has already released 4.08 TMC of water to Chennai.
The two Chief Ministers, along with officials, also discussed several issues of mutual interest.
Naidu underscored the importance of interlinking the Godavari and Cauvery rivers, describing it as a permanent solution to drought.
Later, the two CMs attended Vijayawada Utsav 2.0, a cultural festival, at Punnami Ghat here, where Naidu welcomed Vijay on his maiden visit to the city since assuming office.
Highlighting Vijay’s political rise and goal of developing TN, Naidu expressed confidence in the youth of the country.
TDP supremo also praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Further, he reaffirmed that interlinking of the Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery and Penna rivers would benefit all four southern states.
“There is no doubt that India will become number one by 2047. Conveying my gratitude to Vijay for attending the utsav,” the CM added.
Addressing the gathering, Vijay expressed happiness at attending the Navaratri festivities and conveyed his festival greetings to all.
“I came to Vijayawada to discuss rivers interlinking with CM Chandrababu. I am immensely happy to see you,” he said. PTI STH ROH
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