Decision on Cauvery water release after July 15 meeting: Karnataka Chief Minister
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that a decision regarding Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu will be made following a July 15 meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Additionally, the government has expanded the privilege of the first aarti at the Tirumala temple to include various elected officials and dignitaries.
Why it matters
Water sharing disputes between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are a recurring source of regional political and social tension.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the government needs to balance the interests of Karnataka’s farmers, ensure drinking water supply, and comply with court directions while taking a decision on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Speaking to the media at his home office Krishna, the Chief Minister said: “The Cauvery Water Management Authority meeting is scheduled on July 15. We will present Karnataka’s case there and announce our decision thereafter.”
Responding to a question on the demand by MLAs from Mandya regarding the release of Cauvery water, he said Mandya and Srirangapatna MLAs along with the district in-charge Minister had met him and the government will take a decision after the July 15 meeting.
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