BJP on Narmada overdrive

  • 20/03/1998

The controversial Narmada project has again emerged as a dominant issue in Gujarat after the BJP's ascent to power at the Centre. This is likiely to pit Gujarat against Madhya Pradesh, now under the congress' rule. The newly appointed Keshubhai Patel government announced its decision to complete the multi-core project, while presenting the budget estimates for the first fourth months for a vote-on-account.