Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad booked over Ram temple donation theft skit in Parliament
The FIR and complaints alleged that opposition leaders — Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad — mocked Sanatan culture under the garb of the protest.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar revealed on Sunday that he had personally asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to postpone his visit to Bengaluru due to the tense atmosphere surrounding the Cauvery water-sharing issue. Shivakumar expressed his respect for Vijay, acknowledging his courage as a leader. Despite their political differences, Shivakumar emphasized the need for mutual respect and unity between the two neighboring states.
The Cauvery dispute, a long-standing water-sharing conflict, has recently been reignited by developments concerning the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project in Karnataka, which Tamil Nadu opposes due to its potential impact on water flow downstream. Tamil Nadu's natural resources minister stated that Vijay had decided to file an immediate case in the Supreme Court after consulting various parties.
However, Shivakumar defended Karnataka's compliance with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directive to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, despite the challenges posed by deficient rainfall. He also defended the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, arguing that Tamil Nadu would benefit most from it and that it would not divert water back to Bengaluru.
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