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Mahanadi Dispute Nears Resolution: CM Sai Calls Odisha CM Younger Brother, Reconciliation Formula Ready.
- •The long-standing Mahanadi water dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha is on the verge of resolution.
- •A meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah saw Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi present their states' positions.
- •CM Vishnu Deo Sai presented a clear roadmap for the solution, emphasizing that the Mahanadi connects, rather than divides, the two states.
- •Chhattisgarh committed to cooperating in the smooth operation of Hirakud, considered the lifeline of Odisha.
- •CM Sai referred to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi as his 'younger brother,' highlighting the deep social, cultural, and historical ties between the states.
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A high-level meeting was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, featuring Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, bringing the long-standing water-sharing dispute closer to an amicable resolution through dialogue and technical cooperation.
The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal was constituted in 2018 after the Odisha government raised objections against Chhattisgarh for building upstream barrages that allegedly restricted downstream water flows.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai acknowledged that Hirakud Dam is the lifeline of Odisha and assured full cooperation in its smooth operation, emphasizing a fair solution that protects the interests of both states.
