Ready for talks with Karnataka, Maha on Mahadeyi row: Parsekar

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today said his government was ready for exploring out-of-court settlement of the Mahadeyi river water dispute through talks with the neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Mahadeyi Water Disputes Tribunal suggested yesterday that governments of the three states can find an out-of-court amicable solution "in the spirit of brotherhood in a federal system".
Goa has opposed Karnataka and Maharashtra's plans to divert the Mahadeyi water by constructing dams.
"I am not averse...As long as the state's interest is not compromised," Parsekar said here, speaking to reporters. He learnt about the tribunal's suggestion from the media, he added.

"I am ready to hold discussions with the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Let them state what they want. I have no problem with an amicable settlement," he said.