New Delhi, July 25: TDP today accused the Central government of ignoring Andhra Pradesh by doing nothing to prevent Maharashtra from going ahead with the Babhli project despite directives from Supreme Court and Central Water Commission.
Addressing a press conference here five days after he was taken back to his state by Maharashtra authorities following his protest at the Babhli site, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu said the Centre has to “come into the picture” and direct Maharashtra to stop work at the Babhali barrage in Nanded district.
“Chavan is going ahead with the project for his political gains,” he alleged.
An all-party delegation from Andhra Pradesh will be meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tomorrow demanding his intervention in the issue.
Naidu said the Central Water Commission had twice directed Maharashtra not to go ahead with the project till a final decision is taken.
–Agencies