Cauvery water dispute: TN farmers bury themselves in sand to seek immediate release from Karnataka | Watch Video
Tamil Nadu farmers staged an unusual protest on August 2 as they buried themselves in sand to seek immediate release of water from the Cauvery River from the Karnataka government. Politics have now erupted over the issue, with farmers calling for CM Vijay to move the top court.
On August 2, Tamil Nadu farmers gathered at the Cauvery River banks in Tiruchirappalli, burying themselves in sand in protest. The farmers demanded immediate release of Cauvery water for irrigation, alleging that Karnataka has not complied with its obligations. The protest was led by Farmers' Association leader Ayya Kannu, who accused the state government under DK Shivakumar of treating Tamil Nadu as a "drainage state".
Kannu called for ₹1 lakh crore in compensation from Karnataka, urging Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to move the Supreme Court. The farmers also voiced concerns over the Mekedatu dam project, fearing it would further hamper Tamil Nadu's water availability. Meanwhile, BJP State Secretary Vinoj P. Selvam criticized the Tamil Nadu government for failing to secure the state's share of water and protect Delta farmers' interests, accusing the government of prioritizing unrelated issues.
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