DMK moves SC seeking immediate release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
The DMK party has petitioned the Supreme Court to compel the Karnataka government to release Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. The plea follows recommendations from the Cauvery Water Management Authority to address water shortages.
Why it matters
Water sharing between Indian states is a recurring source of political tension and legal conflict that impacts agricultural stability.
NEW DELHI: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Karnataka government to immediately release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, arguing that Karnataka must comply with the apex court's 2018 verdict and the recent directions issued by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).The plea seeks an order directing Karnataka to implement the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's recommendation, upheld by the CWMA on Thursday, to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu at the inter-state border point of Biligundlu."Direct the State of Karnataka / Respondent No.
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