Requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to defer visit to Bengaluru, says D.K. Shivakumar
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has postponed a planned visit to Bengaluru to discuss the Cauvery water dispute at the request of Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Both leaders expressed a desire to wait for a more cordial atmosphere as rainfall conditions improve.
Why it matters
The Cauvery water dispute is a long-standing political and environmental issue between Indian states that impacts regional stability.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has agreed to postpone his visit to Bengaluru to discuss the Cauvery issue on the request of the Karnataka government.
Speaking to presspersons in Bengaluru on Sunday (August 2, 2026), Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said: “Mr. Vijay had intended to hold talks, but the meeting was deferred and decided to hold discussions after the situation in Cauvery improved. Improvement in rainfall has brought some relief with indications of overall situation getting better.”
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