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Kannada film fraternity opposes Cauvery water release to TN
The Cauvery Water Management Authority on Thursday rejected Karnataka’s appeal and upheld a directive to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The Hans India reports that…
The Story in Brief
The Cauvery Water Management Authority on Thursday rejected Karnataka’s appeal and upheld a directive to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The Hans India reports that the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, along with Kannada film industry representatives and farmer organisations, opposed the release, demanding the state prioritise its drinking water needs.
KFCC president and actor Jayamala said the film fraternity has always stood with farmers when the state’s land, water or language was threatened. Producer Sa Ra Govindu said the chamber would support any course of action decided by Kannada organisations and farmer groups.
The Indian Opinion
The Cauvery dispute is as much about politics as water. The film industry’s involvement adds star power but risks turning a complex river-sharing issue into a one-sided emotional outburst. Karnataka’s farmers are in genuine distress, but the CWMA’s order is based on the availability of water and Tamil Nadu’s needs. Neither side benefits from grandstanding. The real test comes in the next 15 days: will Karnataka comply while keeping its own reservoirs from running dry? That number will settle who is being unreasonable.
Source: thehansindia.com
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