Karnataka farmers have submitted a memorandum to the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, expressing concern over the 12-year delay in the implementation of the Mhadei-Kalasa Banduri project.

The farmers have demanded a detailed account of the water cess collected from them, seeking transparency on how the funds have been utilised despite the prolonged delay in the project.

They have warned of launching a round-the-clock sit-in protest until their concerns are addressed and the necessary clearance from the Central Government is secured.

The farmers are pressing for accountability and concrete action to move the long-pending project forward.