News By R. Rajagopal
TN seeks centre’s help: The resolution, moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin, was backed by all parties except the BJP, whose MLAs staged a walkout demanding its modification. Seeking the protection of Cauvery Delta farmers, the backbone of Tamil Nadu’s agriculture, the Karnataka government is urged to release water in line with the apex court judgment.
CM Stalin said: “Cauvery water is the lifeline. We will fight for it and ensure that the people of the state get their rightful share of Cauvery water. for irrigation.”
Chennai, 10 Oct (City Times): (TN seeks centre’s help): The Tamil Nadu Assembly has adopted a resolution urging the Centre to direct the Karnataka government to release water to TN based on the Supreme Court’s final judgment.
Resolution Moved By CM MK Stalin
The resolution, moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin, was backed by all parties except the BJP, whose MLAs staged a walkout demanding its modification. Seeking protection of Cauvery Delta farmers, the backbone of Tamil Nadu’s agriculture, the Karnataka government is urged to release water in line with the apex court judgment.(TN seeks centre’s help)
Cauvery water is the lifeline. We will fight for it: Stalin
Presenting the resolution, the CM said: “Cauvery water is the lifeline. We will fight for it and ensure that the people of the state get their rightful share of Cauvery water. for irrigation.” Stalin detailed the efforts of TN government to ensure the state receives its rightful share of water. (TN seeks centre’s help)
Minister Duraimurugan, Stalin urged Karnataka to release the water
He lauded the achievements in the Cauvery Delta region, where channels were systematically desilted for significant paddy production. However, he deplored the artificial blockade created by the Karnataka government, denying the rightful water for the month. Speaking about the numerous meetings on Cauvery water by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan, Stalin urged Karnataka to release the water. without brooking any delay.(TN seeks centre’s help)
Palaniswami Questioned How Drinking Water Supply To 20 Districts Will Be Ensured
Edappadi K Palaniswami of the AIADMK, leader of the opposition, while welcoming the resolution, questioned the DMK government on the measures being taken to ensure drinking water supply to 20 districts until water is received in the Cauvery. The resolution comes in the backdrop of a series of protests in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Farmers in Karnataka observed bandhs against the release of water to TN.(TN seeks centre’s help)
The Cauvery river water dispute Is 150 years Old Issue
The Cauvery river water dispute dating back over 150 years has been a bone of contention determining the agriculture and economies of four riparian states of south India.The Cauvery water-sharing conflict gains political significance since the DMK and Congress are ruling Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, respectively.
The water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has its roots in two agreements from 1892 and 1924 between the Madras Presidency and the Mysore princely state. With the adoption of the resolution, TN has once again put forth its stance, that ensures the welfare of its farmers in the delta regions of the state.
