Maintain law and order in Mandya over Cauvery issue, says Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has instructed officials to maintain law and order in Mandya amid ongoing tensions over Cauvery water sharing. He emphasized the state's responsibility to manage water resources while urging officials to ensure electoral roll integrity and water security.
Why it matters
Water sharing disputes between Indian states frequently lead to civil unrest and political pressure, requiring careful administrative management to prevent violence.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that law and order is maintained in Mandya district in view of the Cauvery water issue and to prevent any untoward incident.
During a video conference with government officials and employees from all districts, Mr. Shivakumar told Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar and Superintendent of Police Shobha Rani that the decision on how much water should be released to Tamil Nadu was the responsibility of the State government, while maintaining law and order in Mandya was the responsibility of the district administration and police.
He said it was not possible to retain water indefinitely and that it would flow out if the Kabini reservoir reached full capacity. Farmers would have to plan their crops based on water availability and storage levels in reservoirs, he said, asking officials to create awareness among farmers about the availability of water.
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