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Karnataka BJP, farmers protest at KRS Dam over Cauvery water
On Friday, the BJP and farmer organisations led a massive protest at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam in Srirangapatna, demanding that the Karnataka government challenge the recent water release order before the…
The Story in Brief
On Friday, the BJP and farmer organisations led a massive protest at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam in Srirangapatna, demanding that the Karnataka government challenge the recent water release order before the Supreme Court. The Hans India reports that over 1,500 police personnel were deployed to prevent any siege of the reservoir. Senior BJP leaders including former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and state president B.Y. Vijayendra urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to act, citing a severe drinking water crisis.
Mandya Superintendent of Police Shobharani said police from neighbouring districts were brought in and entry to Brindavan Gardens was prohibited. The protest comes amid accusations that the Congress government failed to defend Karnataka's interests before the Cauvery Water Management Authority.
The Indian Opinion
The Cauvery dispute is a perennial issue that gets weaponised during dry spells. Both ruling Congress and opposition BJP risk reducing a complex water-sharing problem to political theatre. The real test is whether the state government will actually file a review petition in the Supreme Court with a credible legal argument, not just a political one. Citizens should watch for the government's next legal move, not the slogans at the dam.
Sources (2): thehansindia.com, thehansindia.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
