Governor Ram Naik said that there should be no politics over the on-going water crisis in the country.
"Our main motto should be to provide water to every person and quench the thirst of the masses, particularly the drought-hit areas. Why should anyone take credit or do politics over the issue," he said, during a function at Subhash Chandra Bose Inter College for Jalihapur in Bilgram block area of Hardoi on Saturday morning. "In our country there was a tradition to keep water even for animals and birds...so it is our duty to ensure that there in no water shortage for anyone”, Naik added.
Talking to media persons the Governor said water is an essential thing and the government should ensure that anyone do not face problem in getting water.
Meanwhile, refusing to make any comment on State Minority Welfare Minister Mohammad Azam Khan for his statements, against the Raj Bhawan, the Governor said,"there is no need to make any comment on the statement of Mr Khan. Everyone knows what the Minister says and what are his intentions."
Politics has generated in the State over water, after an empty rake of a water train reached Jhansi on Thursday morning, with state government refusing to accept water through this special train in Mahoba district.