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Film fraternity, Bommai oppose Cauvery water release to TN
The Cauvery Water Management Authority rejected Karnataka's appeal and upheld the order to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The Kannada film industry, led by the…
The Story in Brief
The Cauvery Water Management Authority rejected Karnataka's appeal and upheld the order to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The Kannada film industry, led by the KFCC, joined farmers in opposing the release, saying drinking water needs must come first.
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai urged the Karnataka government not to release water, calling the state's legal presentation weak. CM Shivakumar has called an all-party meeting on August 2 to discuss the strategy. He said the government has already filed an appeal and wants a united front.
The Indian Opinion
Loud protests from Karnataka's film stars and politicians risk drowning out the real question: how does a state with barely enough water for drinking honour a tribunal award? Blaming Tamil Nadu or one's own legal team is easy. The all-party meet on August 2 must show whether Karnataka has a plan beyond opposition theatre or will simply wait for the Supreme Court to decide.
Sources (3): thehansindia.com, thehansindia.com (2), thehansindia.com (3)
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
