Farmers, who have been protesting the outside the administrative office of Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Limited (KBJNL) in Bheemarayanagudi in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district demanding the release of water from Basavasagar reservoir to Narayanapur Left Branch Canal (NLBC) since December, have decided to continue the protest until water is released.
The protest entered into the 20th day on Saturday. The farmers are demanding water for their chilli crop which is in the flowering stage and need of water at least a week.
The district administration has sent a proposal to the State government with the farmers demand. Deputy Commissioner B. Susheela met the farmer leaders at the protest spot and tried to convince them to withdraw the protest as the water level in the reservoir was very low and the water which is available is reserved for drinking purpose.
