“People of Odisha realised the truth. That’s why they reposed trust in BJP in the recently held panchayat polls in the state. However, we are ready for any discussion on this issue”, said Dr. Singh.
Dr. Raman Singh evaded the queries on whether he would prefer to have talks with his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik on this issue. Mahanadi has been a bone of contention between both states after Odisha accused Chhattisgarh of constructing barrages on the River without any intimation and alleged that it would dry up Odisha in future.