Cauvery water

Minister Aadhav Arjuna stated that Stalin’s claims about Chief Minister Vijay’s inaction on Cauvery water and Mekedatu contradict facts. The Tamil Nadu State government affirmed its commitment to protecting farmers' livelihoods, ensuring drinking water security, and safeguarding the State’s legal rights over Cauvery waters.

The Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is resurfacing due to deficient rainfall. The article examines the water-sharing framework, legal regime, reservoir status, and the unresolved issue of distress sharing.

BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan urged Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister to ensure receipt of Cauvery water from Karnataka. She argued that Karnataka's refusal to share water signals gradual undermining of Tamil Nadu's rights.

Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Minister Vinoth stated the state will take steps to secure Cauvery water for farmers, responding to Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy's claim that insufficient rain and low reservoir storage prevent water release.

BJP leader R. Ashok warned of laying siege to the KRS reservoir if water is not released for standing crops. He demanded the government immediately release water and hold an all-party meeting to discuss sharing Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated the government must balance the interests of farmers, ensure drinking water supply, and comply with court directions when deciding on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu. A decision will be made after a meeting on July 15.

Karnataka is advancing the Mekedatu dam project, which remains a contentious issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu due to historical disputes over Cauvery water sharing.

Edappadi Palaniswami claimed the TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation. He also noted that 436 schemes announced by the government across departments were not mentioned in the Governor’s address.

Vasan urged the Tamil Nadu government to secure Cauvery water release from Karnataka. Farmers are concerned water was not released from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12.