The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) orchestrated a substantial demonstration in Mandya, Karnataka on Monday, vehemently opposing the Congress-led state government’s decision to release Kaveri water to Tamil Nadu. The party’s members rallied for an immediate halt to the water release, asserting that this action is detrimental to the interests of Karnataka’s farmers. Accusations were leveled against the Congress, claiming subservience to the Tamil Nadu government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the protest, roads in Mandya were obstructed, and anti-government slogans resonated in the air. Notably, independent Member of Parliament from Mandya, Sumalata Ambareesh, participated in the protest and posed a pertinent query: How can the government allocate water to other states while its own farmers grapple with water scarcity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The imperative lies in the government’s prompt response to the issue, prioritizing the welfare of Karnataka’s farming community. Ambareesh affirmed that the protests would persist until a favorable resolution is reached for the farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allegations from the BJP underscored a perceived indifference of the Congress towards farmers’ plight, asserting that water release to Tamil Nadu was motivated by political considerations, favoring the ruling party DMK. A post on the BJP’s official communication platform highlighted the Congress’ alignment with Tamil Nadu’s stance on the Mekadatu project, positioning it as a move towards bolstering Rahul Gandhi’s political future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the interim, Chief Justice of India CY Chandrachud is set to establish a bench to address the appeals from both state governments. Tamil Nadu, via a new application, sought revised directives from the apex court regarding water-sharing. Concurrently, the Karnataka cabinet resolved to initiate an appeal to the Supreme Court against the release of Kaveri river water. Furthermore, an all-party meeting is scheduled for August 23 to deliberate on the Kaveri water issue, aiming to chart a comprehensive course of action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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