Karnataka CM urges Opposition, farmers, and Kannada organisations to withdraw proposed Aug. 13 bandh against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
Shivakumar says State closely watching the situation, including DMK’s petition in Supreme Court
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged opposition leaders, farmers, and Kannada organizations on August 2, 2026, to abandon their plan for an August 13 bandh against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The appeal came after an all-party meeting convened by Shivakumar to discuss the distress caused by the release of 3,500 cusecs of water per day, as directed by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).
The Chief Minister stated that the government's support and the natural flow of water made the proposed bandh ineffective, as it would disrupt schools and businesses. He emphasized that the interests of farmers and the state's welfare were paramount, and the government was committed to resolving the dispute through dialogue and an amicable settlement.
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