In today's bulletin, the Cauvery water dispute takes centre stage as Minister S.J. Kumaraswamy accuses the Karnataka government of secretly releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu while allegedly neglecting the interests of Karnataka farmers.

Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an important clarification on H1N1 influenza. Scientists say that no new H1N1 strain has been identified in India and that there is no reason for panic over the seasonal influenza virus currently circulating.

In the United States, a 62-year-old Indian-origin Gujarati businessman, Suresh Parsottamdas Patel, was shot dead inside his store in Jackson, Tennessee, while his 19-year-old daughter was present. Police are investigating the incident.

Internationally, heavy rainfall and flooding are reported in parts of southern China, while the Gaza conflict continues with reports of civilian casualties, including a four-year-old child.

The Russia-Ukraine war also remains in focus as Ukraine reportedly targets an Ozon logistics facility for a second consecutive day. The latest strike comes amid intensified Ukrainian attacks on Russian economic and logistics infrastructure.

A major wildfire in Nevada has spread across more than 10,500 acres, prompting evacuations and road closures.

In Formula 1, home favourite Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, bringing out a race stoppage before the event resumed.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council, bringing together leaders from the five southern states to discuss interstate disputes, Centre-state relations and regional cooperation.

Ahead of the meeting, Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai. The meeting comes amid several contentious issues between southern states, including the Cauvery water-sharing dispute and the proposed Mekedatu dam project involving Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The Southern Zonal Council includes Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, along with the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

Amit Shah Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead Of Southern Zonal Council Meet

Tamil Nadu’s political battle over delimitation has intensified, with the TVK-led government demanding that the number of Lok Sabha seats remain frozen at the current 543.

The resolution seeks a complete freeze on delimitation and argues that representation of southern states, including Tamil Nadu, could be significantly affected if future delimitation is based on a post-1971 census. The TVK has also called for the 33% women’s reservation to be implemented within the existing parliamentary structure.

The move has brought the TVK and DMK closer on the contentious issue, despite their wider political rivalry. While the DMK has previously demanded that delimitation be deferred, the TVK is pushing for an even stronger freeze.

The resolution has also drawn opposition from the NDA and DMK ally DMDK, with questions being raised over why Tamil Nadu is debating delimitation when the proposed bill has not yet been introduced in Parliament.

Tamil Nadu Delimitation Row Intensifies | TVK Demands 543-Seat Freeze, DMK Backs Resolution

Karnataka is witnessing a statewide bandh over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, with security measures heightened across the state.

Protesters in several parts of Karnataka are opposing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while stressing that they want the state’s own drinking water and irrigation requirements to be prioritised. In Koppal, protesters adopted an unusual form of demonstration by offering roses to lorry drivers heading towards Tamil Nadu.

Protest groups are also demanding long-term measures to strengthen Karnataka’s water security, including faster implementation of the Mekedatu project.

More than 50 members of pro-Kannada organisations were reportedly arrested during protests. Meanwhile, operations at Kempegowda International Airport remained normal despite the bandh.

Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Water Dispute | Protests Intensify Against Tamil Nadu Water Release

The Bengaluru City Police have appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities ahead of the Karnataka bandh on Thursday (Aug 13), amid protests over the Cauvery water dispute.In a statement issued on Wednesday (Aug 12) ahead of the Karnataka Bandh, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said several organisations had called for the statewide bandh against the Cauvery Water Management Authority's order on water allocation to Tamil Nadu. At the same time, some organisations have informed the police that they do not support the shutdown.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-bandh-tomorrow-what-s-open-what-s-closed-on-august-13-schools-transport-and-border-impact-decoded-1786518579218">Karnataka Bandh today: What’s open, what’s closed on August 13? Schools, transport, and border impact decoded</a><h2>Police warn against forced shutdowns</h2>The police said citizens have a democratic right to protest peacefully, but stressed that this cannot come at the expense of others' right to go about their daily lives.

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The department specifically warned that no individual or organisation should force people to join the bandh, threaten them into closing shops or establishments, block roads or compel anyone to participate in protests.Any violence, threats, damage to public or private property, obstruction of traffic or essential services, or attempts to take the law into one's own hands will be dealt with "firmly and appropriately in accordance with the law", the police said.<h2>Schools, offices, shops expected to remain open</h2>For Bengaluru residents, the police statement indicates that normal activity is expected to continue during the bandh.

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Schools and colleges, offices, shops and commercial establishments, public transport and other regular services are expected to function as usual. Residents have been asked to continue their daily activities without fear or apprehension.However, the statement does not rule out the possibility of disruptions arising from protests or localised incidents.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-tukaram-mundhe-ias-officer-gets-standing-ovation-amid-maharashtra-food-crackdown-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-real-life-singham-watch-1786430772680">Who's Tukaram Mundhe? IAS gets standing ovation amid Maharashtra food crackdown</a><h2>Security stepped up across Bengaluru</h2>The police said precautionary measures have already been put in place across the city. Adequate personnel have been deployed at important and sensitive locations, while additional patrolling and security arrangements are being carried out to maintain public order."Bengaluru City has always demonstrated a spirit of peace, mutual respect, and cooperation. In order to uphold this tradition, all members of organisations and the general public are requested to extend their full cooperation to the Bengaluru City Police and help ensure that the city remains peaceful, safe and normal," the Commissioner said.The appeal comes as pro-Kannada organisations prepare for the statewide shutdown over the Cauvery water issue. The bandh is scheduled to take place from 6 am to 6 pm on August 13.

Bengaluru Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities during Thursday's Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Schools, offices, shops, and public transport are expected to function, while police have warned against forced shutdowns.

The Bengaluru City Police have appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities ahead of the Karnataka bandh on Thursday (Aug 13), amid protests over the Cauvery water dispute. In a statement issued on Wednesday (Aug 12) ahead of the Karnataka Bandh, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said several organisations had called for the statewide bandh against the Cauvery Water Management Authority's order on water allocation to Tamil Nadu. At the same time, some organisations have informed the police that they do not support the shutdown. Also read | Karnataka Bandh today: What’s open, what’s closed on August 13? Schools, transport, and border impact decoded Police warn against forced shutdowns The police said citizens have a democratic right to protest peacefully, but stressed that this cannot come at the expense of others' right to go about their daily lives.

Bengaluru Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities during Thursday's Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Schools, offices, shops, and public transport are expected to function, while police have warned against forced shutdowns.

Karnataka Bandh today: Police issue BIG warning against forced participation, reveal what's open in Bengaluru

Karnataka is facing a 12-hour bandh on Thursday (Aug 13). Will the entire state be shut down? The protest, scheduled from 6 am to 6 pm, is being organised by pro-Kannada groups, including Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, over the long-running Cauvery water dispute. The organisations are also demanding progress on the Mekedatu, Mahadayi, and Kalasa-Banduri projects.For people living in Karnataka, however, the immediate concern is more practical: will they be able to get to work, send their children to school, or travel across the state? Here is what we know so far.<h2>Will Schools remain open during the Karnataka bandh?</h2>Students are unlikely to get an unexpected holiday on Thursday. Schools are expected to remain open after the Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka withdrew its earlier call for an education shutdown.However, that does not rule out school-level decisions. Institutions located in areas where protests or traffic restrictions develop could make separate arrangements.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-tukaram-mundhe-ias-officer-gets-standing-ovation-amid-maharashtra-food-crackdown-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-real-life-singham-watch-1786430772680">Who's Tukaram Mundhe? IAS gets standing ovation amid Maharashtra food crackdown</a><h2>Office-goers may face a bigger problem</h2>There is no statewide directive for corporate offices or other workplaces to close. Most offices are therefore expected to function normally. However, the difficulty could come during the commute, particularly if buses, taxis or major roads are affected.<h2>Are banks open or closed during bandh?</h2>Banks are expected to remain operational.<h2>Public transport could be the real disruption</h2>Buses, cabs, and taxis are among the services most likely to feel the impact of the bandh. Protests, road blockades, and diversions could disrupt regular routes. Interstate journeys may also take longer, especially on routes connecting Karnataka with Tamil Nadu.The Attibele border is one area commuters should watch closely. The crossing sees heavy movement of buses, freight vehicles, and private cars, and protest activity has already affected traffic there.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-leads-mass-anti-drug-pledge-for-school-students-1786431072899">Tamil Nadu CM Vijay leads mass anti-drug pledge for school students</a><h2>What about shops? Would they be closed?</h2>There is no indication that every commercial establishment will be forced to close. Some shops and markets may shut voluntarily in support of the protest, while others could continue trading. Restaurants and hotels may also make their own decisions.Notably, Vatal Nagaraj has specifically appealed to hotel owners in Bengaluru and Mysuru to keep their establishments closed.Hospitals and pharmacies should remain openEssential services are expected to be exempt from the disruption. Hospitals, medical shops and emergency services are expected to continue functioning, so people needing urgent medical assistance should not be affected by the shutdown in the same way as regular commuters.<h2>Why are Kannada groups protesting?</h2>The immediate trigger is the Cauvery water dispute. Pro-Kannada organisations are opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority's direction on releasing around 12,000 cusecs of water for another 15 days to Tamil Nadu. Their demands also include movement on the Mekedatu, Mahadayi, and Kalasa-Banduri projects.Nagaraj has claimed that more than 2,000 pro-Kannada organisations have backed the bandh.Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to him to withdraw the call. Nagaraj has rejected the appeal and is proceeding with the protest.<h2>What this means for August 13</h2>There is unlikely to be a blanket shutdown across Karnataka. Schools, offices, banks, and hospitals are expected to function.The biggest uncertainty is expected to be transport. Buses, taxis and interstate traffic could be disrupted, while shops, markets, hotels, and restaurants may open or close depending on local participation.

Karnataka is bracing for a 12-hour bandh on August 13, but the state is unlikely to come to a complete standstill. Here is where disruption is most likely.

Karnataka is facing a 12-hour bandh on Thursday (Aug 13). Will the entire state be shut down? The protest, scheduled from 6 am to 6 pm, is being organised by pro-Kannada groups, including Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, over the long-running Cauvery water dispute. The organisations are also demanding progress on the Mekedatu, Mahadayi, and Kalasa-Banduri projects. For people living in Karnataka, however, the immediate concern is more practical: will they be able to get to work, send their children to school, or travel across the state? Here is what we know so far. Will Schools remain open during the Karnataka bandh? Students are unlikely to get an unexpected holiday on Thursday. Schools are expected to remain open after the Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka withdrew its earlier call for an education shutdown. However, that does not rule out school-level decisions. Institutions located in areas where protests or traffic restrictions develop could make separate arrangements. Also read | Who's Tukaram Mundhe? IAS gets standing ovation amid Maharashtra food crackdown Office-goers may face a bigger problem There is no statewide directive for corporate offices or other workplaces to close. Most offices are therefore expected to function normally. However, the difficulty could come during the commute, particularly if buses, taxis or major roads are affected. Are banks open or closed during bandh? Banks are expected to remain operational. Public transport could be the real disruption Buses, cabs, and taxis are among the services most likely to feel the impact of the bandh. Protests, road blockades, and diversions could disrupt regular routes. Interstate journeys may also take longer, especially on routes connecting Karnataka with Tamil Nadu. The Attibele border is one area commuters should watch closely. The crossing sees heavy movement of buses, freight vehicles, and private cars, and protest activity has already affected traffic there. Also read | Tamil Nadu CM Vijay leads mass anti-drug pledge for school students What about shops? Would they be closed? There is no indication that every commercial establishment will be forced to close. Some shops and markets may shut voluntarily in support of the protest, while others could continue trading. Restaurants and hotels may also make their own decisions. Notably, Vatal Nagaraj has specifically appealed to hotel owners in Bengaluru and Mysuru to keep their establishments closed. Hospitals and pharmacies should remain open Essential services are expected to be exempt from the disruption. Hospitals, medical shops and emergency services are expected to continue functioning, so people needing urgent medical assistance should not be affected by the shutdown in the same way as regular commuters. Why are Kannada groups protesting? The immediate trigger is the Cauvery water dispute. Pro-Kannada organisations are opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority's direction on releasing around 12,000 cusecs of water for another 15 days to Tamil Nadu. Their demands also include movement on the Mekedatu, Mahadayi, and Kalasa-Banduri projects. Nagaraj has claimed that more than 2,000 pro-Kannada organisations have backed the bandh. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to him to withdraw the call. Nagaraj has rejected the appeal and is proceeding with the protest. What this means for August 13 There is unlikely to be a blanket shutdown across Karnataka. Schools, offices, banks, and hospitals are expected to function. The biggest uncertainty is expected to be transport. Buses, taxis and interstate traffic could be disrupted, while shops, markets, hotels, and restaurants may open or close depending on local participation.

Karnataka is facing a 12-hour bandh today (August 13), but the state is unlikely to come to a complete standstill. Here is where disruption is most likely.

Karnataka Bandh today: What’s open, what’s closed on August 13? Schools, transport, and border impact decoded

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has defended his proposal for direct talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery water dispute, saying he is prepared to face "humiliation" if dialogue helps safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests.

The remarks came during a heated exchange in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over the contentious Mekedatu dam project. Udhayanidhi questioned Vijay's decision to engage directly with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and asked whether an all-party meeting would be convened on the issue.

Vijay responded by asserting that his government would never compromise on Tamil Nadu's rights over Cauvery waters and urged political parties not to politicize the long-standing interstate dispute. The confrontation marks the first direct face-off between the two leaders since Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest over his controversial remarks against actor Trisha.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Defends Karnataka Talks Over Cauvery Dispute, Clashes With Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu may hold talks to discuss the long-running Cauvery water-sharing dispute. The proposed meeting comes amid renewed concerns over water allocation, with both states expected to explore a negotiated solution to ease tensions.


DMK targets TVK government over Cauvery & farmers' issue

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the people of the state have a history of setting aside political differences and standing united to protect its interests.

The remarks were made at the all-party meeting convened to chalk out the state's legal and political strategy on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, in the wake of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC's) direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily for 15 days, which was later upheld by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

Karnataka-Tamil Nadu tussle over Cauvery waters reach Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka, accusing its neighbouring state of failing to release its share of Cauvery water in accordance with directions issued by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).&nbsp;The petition was filed on the instructions of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after Karnataka allegedly failed to release the required amount of Cauvery water despite repeated directions from the river authorities.&nbsp;At its 139th meeting held on July 28, the CWRC reviewed the hydrological and meteorological conditions in the Cauvery basin and directed Karnataka to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs of water per second at Biligundlu for 15 days, from July 29 to August 12, by releasing water from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/30-year-stronghold-fell-in-30-days-prashant-kishor-says-verdict-a-message-to-bjp-top-leadership-1785761106814">‘30-year stronghold fell in 30 days;’ Prashant Kishor says verdict a message to BJP top leadership</a>&nbsp;The CWMA subsequently reaffirmed CWRC’s decision during its 54th emergency meeting on July 30 after reviewing the basin’s water availability and rainfall conditions.&nbsp;The Tamil Nadu government has said that the inflow recorded at Biligundlu between July 29 and August 2 ranged just between 158 and 550 cusecs, far below the mandated 3,500 cusecs.&nbsp;Tamil Nadu further said that Karnataka had sufficient water available in its reservoirs to comply with the release order. As of August 3, the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir held 23.078 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water, Kabini 18.610 TMC, Harangi 7.827 TMC and Hemavathi 28.022 TMC.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-eroded-india-s-faith-bit-by-bit-indian-envoy-defends-putting-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-1785679387240">‘Pakistan eroded India's faith bit by bit’: Indian envoy defends putting Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance</a>&nbsp;The combined storage in the four reservoirs stood at 77.537 TMC, including 67.517 TMC of utilisable water.&nbsp;The state contended that there was no practical difficulty before Karnataka that prevented it from releasing Tamil Nadu’s rightful share of water on a proportional basis.&nbsp;It also pointed to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, which has significantly increased inflows.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/madrasas-shouldn-t-exist-they-produce-jihadists-taslima-nasreen-wants-bangladesh-to-be-secular-nation-1785687296945">‘Madrasas shouldn’t exist, they produce jihadists’: Taslima Nasreen wants Bangladesh to be secular nation</a>&nbsp;Based on the proportional sharing formula, Tamil Nadu claimed it was entitled to receive 26.954 TMC of water at Biligundlu, substantially higher than the 4.536 TMC directed by the CWMA for the current period.&nbsp;Since Karnataka had failed to release even the quantity ordered by the CWMA, Tamil Nadu said the state government, acting on the advice of senior legal counsel, decided to move the Supreme Court.&nbsp;The petition seeks appropriate directions to ensure Karnataka complies with the Cauvery authorities’ orders and that Tamil Nadu receives its rightful share of Cauvery water within the stipulated timeframe.

Tamil Nadu has contended that there was no practical difficulty before Karnataka in releasing its rightful share of water on a proportional basis. It also pointed to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, which has significantly increased inflows.

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka, accusing its neighbouring state of failing to release its share of Cauvery water in accordance with directions issued by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC). The petition was filed on the instructions of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after Karnataka allegedly failed to release the required amount of Cauvery water despite repeated directions from the river authorities. At its 139th meeting held on July 28, the CWRC reviewed the hydrological and meteorological conditions in the Cauvery basin and directed Karnataka to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs of water per second at Biligundlu for 15 days, from July 29 to August 12, by releasing water from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs. Also Read: ‘30-year stronghold fell in 30 days;’ Prashant Kishor says verdict a message to BJP top leadership The CWMA subsequently reaffirmed CWRC’s decision during its 54th emergency meeting on July 30 after reviewing the basin’s water availability and rainfall conditions. The Tamil Nadu government has said that the inflow recorded at Biligundlu between July 29 and August 2 ranged just between 158 and 550 cusecs, far below the mandated 3,500 cusecs. Tamil Nadu further said that Karnataka had sufficient water available in its reservoirs to comply with the release order. As of August 3, the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir held 23.078 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water, Kabini 18.610 TMC, Harangi 7.827 TMC and Hemavathi 28.022 TMC. Also Read: ‘Pakistan eroded India's faith bit by bit’: Indian envoy defends putting Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance The combined storage in the four reservoirs stood at 77.537 TMC, including 67.517 TMC of utilisable water. The state contended that there was no practical difficulty before Karnataka that prevented it from releasing Tamil Nadu’s rightful share of water on a proportional basis. It also pointed to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, which has significantly increased inflows. Also Read: ‘Madrasas shouldn’t exist, they produce jihadists’: Taslima Nasreen wants Bangladesh to be secular nation Based on the proportional sharing formula, Tamil Nadu claimed it was entitled to receive 26.954 TMC of water at Biligundlu, substantially higher than the 4.536 TMC directed by the CWMA for the current period. Since Karnataka had failed to release even the quantity ordered by the CWMA, Tamil Nadu said the state government, acting on the advice of senior legal counsel, decided to move the Supreme Court. The petition seeks appropriate directions to ensure Karnataka complies with the Cauvery authorities’ orders and that Tamil Nadu receives its rightful share of Cauvery water within the stipulated timeframe.

Tamil Nadu has contended that there was no practical difficulty before Karnataka in releasing its rightful share of water on a proportional basis. It also pointed to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, which has significantly increased inflows.

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka for failing to release Cauvery water

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar stated on Sunday that Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay agreed to delay his Bengaluru visit after Karnataka requested him to postpone in order to maintain a peaceful atmosphere amid the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. Given the severe rainfall shortages in Karnataka, the visit was originally intended to address and resolve the inter-state disagreement over the release of water from the Cauvery river. Speaking after an all-party meeting focused on the Cauvery issue, Shivakumar said he had personally requested Vijay to postpone the trip, citing heightened public sentiment in Karnataka, where farmers have strongly opposed the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directive mandating the release of 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over 15 days.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nearly-4-lakh-narcotics-cases-pending-mha-pushes-states-for-special-ndps-courts-1785729711049">Nearly 4 lakh narcotics cases pending, MHA pushes states for special NDPS courts</a> “I have great respect for him. Though he may be new to politics, he is a courageous leader...Whatever our political differences may be, he wanted to come to Karnataka. I only requested that we meet in a better and more cordial atmosphere because I don’t want anyone shouting against my friends. We should respect each other. We have to live together and work together. Ultimately, India is one,” Shivakumar said. When asked about CM Vijay’s proposed visit to Bengaluru, the Tamil Nadu natural resources minister said, “CM Vijay consulted various parties and decided that the government must file a case immediately in the Supreme Court.” Indicating that Vijay would take up the visit later, Shivakumar said: “After filing of the case, the CM will certainly engage in efforts for friendly relations."<h3>What is the Cauvery water dispute?</h3>Unrest among farmers in the state widened after the CWMA upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's decision to release water to Tamil Nadu following a severe rainfall deficit in Karnataka this year. The Cauvery dispute represents a longstanding water-sharing conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with both states disputing river water allocations, particularly during years of shortfall. The matter has resurfaced amid developments surrounding Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, a persistent source of tension between the two states, as Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the project over concerns it would disrupt downstream water flow. &nbsp;

Shivakumar said he had personally requested Vijay to postpone the trip, citing heightened public sentiment in Karnataka, where farmers have strongly opposed the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directive mandating the release of 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over 15 days.

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar stated on Sunday that Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay agreed to delay his Bengaluru visit after Karnataka requested him to postpone in order to maintain a peaceful atmosphere amid the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. Given the severe rainfall shortages in Karnataka, the visit was originally intended to address and resolve the inter-state disagreement over the release of water from the Cauvery river. Speaking after an all-party meeting focused on the Cauvery issue, Shivakumar said he had personally requested Vijay to postpone the trip, citing heightened public sentiment in Karnataka, where farmers have strongly opposed the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directive mandating the release of 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over 15 days. Also read: Nearly 4 lakh narcotics cases pending, MHA pushes states for special NDPS courts “I have great respect for him. Though he may be new to politics, he is a courageous leader...Whatever our political differences may be, he wanted to come to Karnataka. I only requested that we meet in a better and more cordial atmosphere because I don’t want anyone shouting against my friends. We should respect each other. We have to live together and work together. Ultimately, India is one,” Shivakumar said. When asked about CM Vijay’s proposed visit to Bengaluru, the Tamil Nadu natural resources minister said, “CM Vijay consulted various parties and decided that the government must file a case immediately in the Supreme Court.” Indicating that Vijay would take up the visit later, Shivakumar said: “After filing of the case, the CM will certainly engage in efforts for friendly relations." What is the Cauvery water dispute? Unrest among farmers in the state widened after the CWMA upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's decision to release water to Tamil Nadu following a severe rainfall deficit in Karnataka this year. The Cauvery dispute represents a longstanding water-sharing conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with both states disputing river water allocations, particularly during years of shortfall. The matter has resurfaced amid developments surrounding Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, a persistent source of tension between the two states, as Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the project over concerns it would disrupt downstream water flow.

Shivakumar said he had personally requested Vijay to postpone the trip, citing heightened public sentiment in Karnataka, where farmers have strongly opposed the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directive mandating the release of 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over 15 days.

'He is courageous leader': DK Shivakumar after TN CM Vijay postpone his Cauvery-related Karnataka visit

A fresh protest has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the long-running Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Farmers buried themselves in sand along the Cauvery river, demanding the timely release of water for agriculture and livelihoods. The protesters accuse Karnataka of releasing only surplus water, while Karnataka argues that low rainfall and poor reservoir levels have limited water availability. The decades-old water-sharing dispute between the two southern states continues to fuel political tensions and farmer protests.

Tamil Nadu Farmers Bury Themselves In Sand Over Cauvery Water Dispute With Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar on Sunday (Aug 2) said that the interests of the state’s farmers were more important than politics as the dispute with Tamil Nadu state continues over the Cauvery water issue. He made the remarks during an all-party meeting convened to discuss the matter.“The interests of the state’s farmers and people are more important than politics,” Shivakumar said. He added that Karnataka has a long-standing tradition of putting aside political differences and coming together whenever the state’s interests are involved.&nbsp;“The Cauvery dispute is not new to us, nor is it new to you. We have all grown up with the Cauvery dispute as an integral part of our lives,” he said.&nbsp;Reiterating the state’s position on the issue, the chief minister said, “Our stand has always been that drinking water should be given the highest priority. I know that all of you fully agree with this position.”Ahead of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meetings, Shivakumar said he had conveyed Karnataka’s concerns to Union Ministers and former chief ministers, who also raised the issue with the Centre.He added that MPs from all parties had assured their support in protecting Karnataka’s interests. The meeting at his official residence ‘Krishna’ was attended by former chief ministers, Union ministers, opposition leaders and senior officials to discuss legal and administrative measures related to the dispute.<h2>What is Cauvery water dispute?</h2>The long-standing dispute between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry over Cauvery water stems from colonial-era agreements from 1892 and 1924. When the latter agreement expired in 1974, Karnataka, the upper riparian State, started diverting water without Tamil Nadu's consent. After decades of conflict, the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was set up in 1990 and finalised the water-sharing framework in 2007. The tribunal also recommended setting up a &nbsp;Cauvery Water Management Board and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee.In January 2018, the Supreme Court modified the allocation, increasing Karnataka’s share by 14.75 thousand million cubic feet, citing Bengaluru’s growing drinking water needs, and reduced Tamil Nadu’s allocation by the same amount. It fixed the final allocation at 284.75 TMC for Tamil Nadu, 270 TMC for Karnataka, 30 TMC for Kerala and 7 TMC for Puducherry.However, the conflict continues, especially during drought periods as both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu depend heavily on the river for agriculture and drinking water.The Cauvery water dispute resurfaced last month after Tamil Nadu alleged that it is not receiving its mandated share of Cauvery water, while Karnataka has cited water scarcity and low inflows into its reservoirs as reasons for delay. Following this, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29, a move Karnataka has indicated it may challenge, citing its own water needs.&nbsp;

Karnataka CM Shivakumar said farmers’ interests must come above politics amid the Cauvery dispute with Tamil Nadu, as leaders across parties met to discuss legal and administrative measures to protect the state’s interests.

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar on Sunday (Aug 2) said that the interests of the state’s farmers were more important than politics as the dispute with Tamil Nadu state continues over the Cauvery water issue. He made the remarks during an all-party meeting convened to discuss the matter. “The interests of the state’s farmers and people are more important than politics,” Shivakumar said. He added that Karnataka has a long-standing tradition of putting aside political differences and coming together whenever the state’s interests are involved. “The Cauvery dispute is not new to us, nor is it new to you. We have all grown up with the Cauvery dispute as an integral part of our lives,” he said. Reiterating the state’s position on the issue, the chief minister said, “Our stand has always been that drinking water should be given the highest priority. I know that all of you fully agree with this position.” Ahead of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meetings, Shivakumar said he had conveyed Karnataka’s concerns to Union Ministers and former chief ministers, who also raised the issue with the Centre. He added that MPs from all parties had assured their support in protecting Karnataka’s interests. The meeting at his official residence ‘Krishna’ was attended by former chief ministers, Union ministers, opposition leaders and senior officials to discuss legal and administrative measures related to the dispute. What is Cauvery water dispute? The long-standing dispute between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry over Cauvery water stems from colonial-era agreements from 1892 and 1924. When the latter agreement expired in 1974, Karnataka, the upper riparian State, started diverting water without Tamil Nadu's consent. After decades of conflict, the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was set up in 1990 and finalised the water-sharing framework in 2007. The tribunal also recommended setting up a Cauvery Water Management Board and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. In January 2018, the Supreme Court modified the allocation, increasing Karnataka’s share by 14.75 thousand million cubic feet, citing Bengaluru’s growing drinking water needs, and reduced Tamil Nadu’s allocation by the same amount. It fixed the final allocation at 284.75 TMC for Tamil Nadu, 270 TMC for Karnataka, 30 TMC for Kerala and 7 TMC for Puducherry. However, the conflict continues, especially during drought periods as both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu depend heavily on the river for agriculture and drinking water. The Cauvery water dispute resurfaced last month after Tamil Nadu alleged that it is not receiving its mandated share of Cauvery water, while Karnataka has cited water scarcity and low inflows into its reservoirs as reasons for delay. Following this, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29, a move Karnataka has indicated it may challenge, citing its own water needs.

Karnataka CM Shivakumar said farmers’ interests must come above politics amid the Cauvery dispute with Tamil Nadu, as leaders across parties met to discuss legal and administrative measures to protect the state’s interests.

‘Interests of farmers more important than politics’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar says at all-party meeting on Cauvery issue

DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (August 1, 2026) questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over whether he intended to call an all-party meeting to address the Cauvery water dispute. Pointing to ongoing developments in Karnataka over the dispute, MK Stalin noted that the neighbouring State had demonstrated political unity on the matter. “The Karnataka Chief Minister initially invited Vijay for talks but has now asked him not to visit and instead convened an all-party meeting on August 2. This shows that all political parties in Karnataka are united on the Cauvery issue,” he said in a post on X. Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state. “A legal battle is the only way to deal with a State that has consistently denied Tamil Nadu its rightful share of Cauvery water. Karnataka treats Tamil Nadu as a destination only for surplus water. But Vijay appears to have believed that he could secure water by holding talks,” he added. MK Stalin stated that Karnataka had requested Vijay not to visit after the Cauvery Water Management Authority directed the State to release water to Tamil Nadu. “We anticipated these developments and therefore urged the Chief Minister to convene an all-party meeting. Will he do so now?” Stalin asked.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/only-in-reel-or-cjp-s-abhijeet-dipke-reacts-to-pm-modi-s-video-pardoning-protesters-who-abused-him-1785581371079">'Only in reel or...': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke reacts to PM Modi's video pardoning protesters who 'abused' him</a><h3>DK Shivakumar postpones meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay</h3>On Thursday, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced to postpone his meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, stating that the atmosphere was not conducive after the recent developments in the Cauvery water dispute. The decision followed a day after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) backed the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive, instructing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the Karnataka government would first seek input from legal experts and consult opposition parties before finalising its next move. "We have been requesting the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu that we should meet at a cordial time. Let these court issues be over. We have to respect the law of this country. We will have a meeting in a more cordial atmosphere," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state.

DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (August 1, 2026) questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over whether he intended to call an all-party meeting to address the Cauvery water dispute. Pointing to ongoing developments in Karnataka over the dispute, MK Stalin noted that the neighbouring State had demonstrated political unity on the matter. “The Karnataka Chief Minister initially invited Vijay for talks but has now asked him not to visit and instead convened an all-party meeting on August 2. This shows that all political parties in Karnataka are united on the Cauvery issue,” he said in a post on X. Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state. “A legal battle is the only way to deal with a State that has consistently denied Tamil Nadu its rightful share of Cauvery water. Karnataka treats Tamil Nadu as a destination only for surplus water. But Vijay appears to have believed that he could secure water by holding talks,” he added. MK Stalin stated that Karnataka had requested Vijay not to visit after the Cauvery Water Management Authority directed the State to release water to Tamil Nadu. “We anticipated these developments and therefore urged the Chief Minister to convene an all-party meeting. Will he do so now?” Stalin asked. Also read: 'Only in reel or...': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke reacts to PM Modi's video pardoning protesters who 'abused' him DK Shivakumar postpones meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay On Thursday, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced to postpone his meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, stating that the atmosphere was not conducive after the recent developments in the Cauvery water dispute. The decision followed a day after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) backed the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive, instructing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the Karnataka government would first seek input from legal experts and consult opposition parties before finalising its next move. "We have been requesting the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu that we should meet at a cordial time. Let these court issues be over. We have to respect the law of this country. We will have a meeting in a more cordial atmosphere," he said.

Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state.

MK Stalin asks Vijay to convene all-party meeting on Cauvery water dispute

The Cauvery water dispute has taken a fresh political turn after Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to postpone their proposed meeting scheduled for August 3.

The development follows a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordering Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka has argued that deficient rainfall, drought conditions, and concerns over drinking water supplies make it difficult to comply with the order.

The issue has triggered political reactions in both states. Karnataka has called an all-party meeting to discuss its next legal and political strategy, while protests have intensified over the water-sharing dispute. In Tamil Nadu, political parties have also stepped up pressure over the handling of the Cauvery issue.

Cauvery Water Dispute Escalates: Karnataka Urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Postpone Talks

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for crucial talks on the long-running Cauvery River water-sharing dispute. The meeting is expected to focus on the controversial Mekedatu Dam project, water releases, and finding a mutually acceptable solution amid renewed tensions between the two southern states.

Cauvery Water Dispute: CM Vijay to hold crucial talks with Karnataka over Mekedatu Dam

Actor Siddharth's press interaction in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was interrupted on Thursday by members of a pro-Karnataka group holding a protest over the Cauvery river&nbsp;water sharing issue.

Siddharth was in the city's SRV theatre to promote his new Tamil film Chithha.&nbsp; 
 
As the actor was interacting with members of the media, a few men walked in and asked him to leave.

They also told the organisers of the press conference to end the event immediately in support of the ongoing Cauvery protest. 
 
A protester said, “We are fighting here and the Cauvery water is going to Tamil Nadu. And he is promoting the film, do you guys want this?” 
 
A video of the incident is now being widely circulated on social media where the actor can be seen interacting with the media in Kannada even as protesters tried to stop the event.&nbsp; 
 
One of the protestors told the actor, “We have not come to order. We have come to request. Please stop this.”

After a while, the actor got up from his chair and thanked the media members as he walked out of the press conference.

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Several organisations, farmer groups, and labour unions have called for Karnataka Bandh in protest against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on Friday (Sep 29). The protesters argue that water is being released to Tamil Nadu even as the southwest monsoon draws to a close and storage levels are very low in the Cauvery basin reservoirs in Karnataka. The Cauvery is the main source of drinking water for the city of Bengaluru and for the irrigation of farmland in the Mandya region of the state. 
 
Chithha is a Tamil language film helmed by SU Arun Kumar. The film is an intense family drama about a man- played by Siddharth- on a mission to find his lost niece.

The film, which hit theatres on September 28, is produced by Siddharth himself under his banner Etaki Entertainment.

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Actor Siddharth's press interaction in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was interrupted on Thursday by members of a pro-Karnataka group holding a protest over the Cauvery river water sharing issue.

Actor Siddharth's press interaction in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was interrupted on Thursday by members of a pro-Karnataka group holding a protest over the Cauvery river water sharing issue. Siddharth was in the city's SRV theatre to promote his new Tamil film Chithha. As the actor was interacting with members of the media, a few men walked in and asked him to leave. They also told the organisers of the press conference to end the event immediately in support of the ongoing Cauvery protest. A protester said, “We are fighting here and the Cauvery water is going to Tamil Nadu. And he is promoting the film, do you guys want this?” A video of the incident is now being widely circulated on social media where the actor can be seen interacting with the media in Kannada even as protesters tried to stop the event. One of the protestors told the actor, “We have not come to order. We have come to request. Please stop this.” After a while, the actor got up from his chair and thanked the media members as he walked out of the press conference. VIDEO | Members of Kannada group disrupted Tamil Actor Siddharth's press conference to promote his movie (Kannada dubbed Chikku) in Malleshwarm by raising slogans over the Cauvery issue earlier today. (Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/WBTXKBjvNt — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 28, 2023 × Several organisations, farmer groups, and labour unions have called for Karnataka Bandh in protest against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on Friday (Sep 29). The protesters argue that water is being released to Tamil Nadu even as the southwest monsoon draws to a close and storage levels are very low in the Cauvery basin reservoirs in Karnataka. The Cauvery is the main source of drinking water for the city of Bengaluru and for the irrigation of farmland in the Mandya region of the state. Chithha is a Tamil language film helmed by SU Arun Kumar. The film is an intense family drama about a man- played by Siddharth- on a mission to find his lost niece. The film, which hit theatres on September 28, is produced by Siddharth himself under his banner Etaki Entertainment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Actor Siddharth leaves press conference in Bengaluru after pro-Karnataka activists disrupt it

India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai said it would be waiting for a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the amount of water released by Karnataka.

The report will be submitted by September 1, when the matter is next listed.

Appearing for the Tamil Nadu government, senior advocates CS Vaidyanathan and Mukul Rohatgi sought 10,000 cusecs of water be released by Karnataka in the interim, to make up for the water shortage in the state, Bar and Bench news outlet reported.

<h2>Tamil Nadu seeks more water for standing crops</h2>

But the senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Karnataka government, said that the state government won’t be able to comply with the request due to a shortage of rainfall this year.

Advocate Divan said that Karnataka had already discharged water as mandated by CWMA and added that it takes three days for it to travel to Tamil Nadu.

But Rohatgi said that water has not been made available to the lower riparian state despite orders from CWMA.

Then Justice Gavai said, "Why do you not go before the authority? We do not have expertise in this. How can we pass any order? Please approach the authorities."

Justice Narasimha later said that the authority's orders were not being complied with.

Rohatgi informed the court that the Tamil Nadu state was also running out of water and that there was a “huge deficit”.

<h2>Hearing now on Sept 1</h2>

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the central government, then informed the apex court Bench that the CWMA would be meeting on Monday, following which the court listed the next hearing on September 1.

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The Karnataka government has earlier described as "wholly misconceived" Tamil Nadu's plea seeking a direction from the top court seeking release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily for standing crops.

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In an affidavit, it said that Tamil Nadu's plea was based on an incorrect assumption that "the current water year is a normal water year and not a distressed water year".

Rainfall has been 25 per cent lower and the water inflow into Karnataka's four reservoirs 42.5 per cent lesser, the affidavit said, adding that the stipulated release shall not be applicable this year.

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India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation.

India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation. A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai said it would be waiting for a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the amount of water released by Karnataka. The report will be submitted by September 1, when the matter is next listed. Appearing for the Tamil Nadu government, senior advocates CS Vaidyanathan and Mukul Rohatgi sought 10,000 cusecs of water be released by Karnataka in the interim, to make up for the water shortage in the state, Bar and Bench news outlet reported. Tamil Nadu seeks more water for standing crops But the senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Karnataka government, said that the state government won’t be able to comply with the request due to a shortage of rainfall this year. Advocate Divan said that Karnataka had already discharged water as mandated by CWMA and added that it takes three days for it to travel to Tamil Nadu. But Rohatgi said that water has not been made available to the lower riparian state despite orders from CWMA. Then Justice Gavai said, "Why do you not go before the authority? We do not have expertise in this. How can we pass any order? Please approach the authorities." Justice Narasimha later said that the authority's orders were not being complied with. Rohatgi informed the court that the Tamil Nadu state was also running out of water and that there was a “huge deficit”. Hearing now on Sept 1 Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the central government, then informed the apex court Bench that the CWMA would be meeting on Monday, following which the court listed the next hearing on September 1. Also read | Ukraine's F-16 pilots to start training in US in September: Pentagon The Karnataka government has earlier described as "wholly misconceived" Tamil Nadu's plea seeking a direction from the top court seeking release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily for standing crops. Also read | BRICS summit: India dismisses China's claim that New Delhi made a request for Modi-Xi meet In an affidavit, it said that Tamil Nadu's plea was based on an incorrect assumption that "the current water year is a normal water year and not a distressed water year". Rainfall has been 25 per cent lower and the water inflow into Karnataka's four reservoirs 42.5 per cent lesser, the affidavit said, adding that the stipulated release shall not be applicable this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Cauvery row: SC defers order on Tamil Nadu’s plea seeking more water

The Centre has sought a two weeks time from the apex court for framing a scheme to implement&nbsp;the court's verdict in the Cauvery water dispute.&nbsp;

On April 9 also, the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-water-row-supreme-court-asks-centre-to-file-scheme-by-may-3-129314">Centre had asked the apex court for extending the deadline</a>.

The Supreme Court had then responded to the plea by allowing the Centre to file its draft scheme by May 3.

The original deadline for framing the scheme to implement the court's verdict&nbsp;ended on March 29.

The apex court had on February 16 raised the 270 tmcft share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft and reduced Tamil Nadu’s share while compensating it by allowing extraction of 10 tmcft groundwater from the river basin, saying the issue of drinking water has to be placed on a “higher pedestal”.&nbsp;

It also directed the Centre to formulate a scheme to ensure compliance with its 465-page judgement on water dispute. It further modified the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award of 2007 and made it clear that it will not be extending time for this on any ground.

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The original deadline for framing the scheme to implement the court's verdict ended on March 29

The Centre has sought a two weeks time from the apex court for framing a scheme to implement the court's verdict in the Cauvery water dispute. On April 9 also, the Centre had asked the apex court for extending the deadline. The Supreme Court had then responded to the plea by allowing the Centre to file its draft scheme by May 3. The original deadline for framing the scheme to implement the court's verdict ended on March 29. The apex court had on February 16 raised the 270 tmcft share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft and reduced Tamil Nadu’s share while compensating it by allowing extraction of 10 tmcft groundwater from the river basin, saying the issue of drinking water has to be placed on a “higher pedestal”. It also directed the Centre to formulate a scheme to ensure compliance with its 465-page judgement on water dispute. It further modified the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award of 2007 and made it clear that it will not be extending time for this on any ground. #Cauvery water dispute case: Union of India approached the Supreme Court & sought a time of two more weeks to frame a scheme for implementation of the court's verdict in the matter. — ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2018 ×

Cauvery Water Dispute: Centre seeks 2 weeks time for filing scheme

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the state government is against the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB) as it is 'unconstitutional'.

In his letter, he mentioned that the Supreme Court has not directed any mechanism towards the formation of the CMB.

"Our government is strongly opposed to the formation of Cauvery Management Board because such board is not constitutional and the Supreme Court has not directed any mechanism," Siddaramaiah said.

He mentioned that according to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, the formation of CMB is in the "nature of a recommendation and not a direction".

The Chief Minister has sought an early appointment to meet the Prime Minister over the issue.The Supreme Court, in its ruling, had reduced Tamil Nadu's share in the Cauvery water to 177.25 TMC and increased Karnataka's share of water.

On February 16, the apex court had ordered the Central government to set up the CMB and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) within six weeks.&nbsp; 
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the state government is against the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB) as it is 'unconstitutional'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the state government is against the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB) as it is 'unconstitutional'. In his letter, he mentioned that the Supreme Court has not directed any mechanism towards the formation of the CMB. "Our government is strongly opposed to the formation of Cauvery Management Board because such board is not constitutional and the Supreme Court has not directed any mechanism," Siddaramaiah said. He mentioned that according to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, the formation of CMB is in the "nature of a recommendation and not a direction". The Chief Minister has sought an early appointment to meet the Prime Minister over the issue.The Supreme Court, in its ruling, had reduced Tamil Nadu's share in the Cauvery water to 177.25 TMC and increased Karnataka's share of water. On February 16, the apex court had ordered the Central government to set up the CMB and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) within six weeks.

Siddaramaiah writes to Modi, says Cauvery Management Board 'unconstitutional'

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the central government's plea for clarification on the February 16 verdict regarding the setting up of a Cauvery Management Board in the decades-old river water sharing dispute.

"We will take this matter on April 9 along with the plea of Tamil Nadu," the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said when the Centre's counsel Wasim Qadri sought urgent hearing of the plea.

The central government's counsel had referred to the divergent views of the concerned states on the issue of setting up of the scheme.

In its verdict, the top court had modified the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award of 2007 and made it clear that it will not extend time for this on any ground.

It had asked the Centre to formulate a scheme to ensure compliance of its 465-page judgement on the water-sharing dispute.

On February 16, the Supreme Court had raised the 270 tmcft share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft and reduced Tamil Nadu's share while compensating it by allowing extraction of 10 tmcft groundwater from the river basin, saying the issue of drinking water has to be placed on a "higher pedestal".

With the top court's verdict, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry would be annually entitled to 404.25 tmcft, 284.75 tmcft, 30 tmcft and 7 tmcft of Cauvery water respectively out of the total of 740 tmcft.

(With inputs from PTI)

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the central government's plea for clarification on the February 16 verdict regarding the setting up of a Cauvery Management Board

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the central government's plea for clarification on the February 16 verdict regarding the setting up of a Cauvery Management Board in the decades-old river water sharing dispute. "We will take this matter on April 9 along with the plea of Tamil Nadu," the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud said when the Centre's counsel Wasim Qadri sought urgent hearing of the plea. The central government's counsel had referred to the divergent views of the concerned states on the issue of setting up of the scheme. In its verdict, the top court had modified the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award of 2007 and made it clear that it will not extend time for this on any ground. It had asked the Centre to formulate a scheme to ensure compliance of its 465-page judgement on the water-sharing dispute. On February 16, the Supreme Court had raised the 270 tmcft share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft and reduced Tamil Nadu's share while compensating it by allowing extraction of 10 tmcft groundwater from the river basin, saying the issue of drinking water has to be placed on a "higher pedestal". With the top court's verdict, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry would be annually entitled to 404.25 tmcft, 284.75 tmcft, 30 tmcft and 7 tmcft of Cauvery water respectively out of the total of 740 tmcft. (With inputs from PTI)

Cauvery dispute: Supreme Court agrees to hear Centre's plea on April 9

In the wake of the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has announced a state-wide shutdown to be observed on 5 April. Party leaders also expressed their desire to seek support from the ruling party, AIADMK.&nbsp;

DMK chief MK Stalin was quoted earlier today saying that the party "will show black flags to the Prime Minister and Union Minister when they visit".&nbsp;

"Will also take out Cauvery rights retrieval walk from delta area," Stalin noted.&nbsp;

DMK held an all-party meeting to discuss the Cauvery water dispute earlier today in the presence of party chief Stalin.&nbsp;

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AIADMK party members, on the other hand, have decided to observe fast across Tamil Nadu on April 3 with an aim to urge the government to form the management board.

Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government filed a contempt petition against the Centre in the ongoing Cauvery river water issue yesterday. The Palaniswami-led government has been urging the Centre to set up the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) in order to find a solution to the dispute.

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set up Cauvery Management Board (CMB) in order to find a solution to the Cauvery water dispute on Thursday.&nbsp;

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AIADMK party members, on the other hand, have decided to observe fast across the state on April 3

In the wake of the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has announced a state-wide shutdown to be observed on 5 April. Party leaders also expressed their desire to seek support from the ruling party, AIADMK. DMK chief MK Stalin was quoted earlier today saying that the party "will show black flags to the Prime Minister and Union Minister when they visit". "Will also take out Cauvery rights retrieval walk from delta area," Stalin noted. DMK held an all-party meeting to discuss the Cauvery water dispute earlier today in the presence of party chief Stalin. DMK announces shutdown across the state on 5 April, we seek support from ruling AIADMK. We will show black flags to PM & Union Minister when they visit. Will also take out #Cauvery rights retrieval walk from delta area: DMK's MK Stalin after all-party meeting pic.twitter.com/IjlDUTGE7q — ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2018 × AIADMK party members, on the other hand, have decided to observe fast across Tamil Nadu on April 3 with an aim to urge the government to form the management board. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government filed a contempt petition against the Centre in the ongoing Cauvery river water issue yesterday. The Palaniswami-led government has been urging the Centre to set up the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) in order to find a solution to the dispute. Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set up Cauvery Management Board (CMB) in order to find a solution to the Cauvery water dispute on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

Cauvery water dispute: DMK announces shutdown across Tamil Nadu on April 5

Farmers in Mandya in the Cauvery delta region of Karnataka are celebrating after the Supreme Court announced on Friday that the state will get 14.75 TMC or thousand million cubic feet more water in addition to the 270 TMC awarded by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) in 2007.&nbsp;

The verdict will also quench the thirst of Bengaluru which will get more water to meet its drinking needs.

The judgement was hailed by the farmers who termed it as fair in addressing the needs of farmers as well as Bengaluru

The verdict comes just months before Karnataka goes to polls and has been claimed as a big victory by the ruling Congress.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court acknowledged Bengaluru as a global city and allotted it 4.75 TMC out of the state&#39;s increased share.&nbsp;

Bengaluru is politically important for the Congress as it has 28 assembly seats and the increased share of water, which is expected to solve this fast-growing city&#39;s drinking water woes, could prove to be beneficial for the Siddaramaiah government.

The government received a lot of flak over increasing pollution, bad roads, frothing and foaming lakes, allegations of corruption, steel flyover in Bengaluru in the last few months.&nbsp;

Karnataka&#39;s gain is, however, Tamil Nadu&#39;s loss. The apex court modified the 2007 tribunal order to reduce Tamil Nadu&#39;s share from 192 TMC to 177.25 TMC. The tribunal&#39;s allocation of 30 TMC to Kerala and 7 TMC to Puducherry remains unchanged.

In its judgement, the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra stated that no single state can claim exclusive ownership of its water.&nbsp;

Misra also insisted on a body to oversee sharing of Cauvery waters after rejecting arguments by Karnataka and the centre against the Cauvery Management Board.&nbsp;

The court has directed the centre to set up the Board within six weeks to supervise the flow of waters to Tamil Nadu.

The verdict will also quench the thirst of Bengaluru

Farmers in Mandya in the Cauvery delta region of Karnataka are celebrating after the Supreme Court announced on Friday that the state will get 14.75 TMC or thousand million cubic feet more water in addition to the 270 TMC awarded by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) in 2007. The verdict will also quench the thirst of Bengaluru which will get more water to meet its drinking needs. The judgement was hailed by the farmers who termed it as fair in addressing the needs of farmers as well as Bengaluru The verdict comes just months before Karnataka goes to polls and has been claimed as a big victory by the ruling Congress. The Supreme Court acknowledged Bengaluru as a global city and allotted it 4.75 TMC out of the state's increased share. Bengaluru is politically important for the Congress as it has 28 assembly seats and the increased share of water, which is expected to solve this fast-growing city's drinking water woes, could prove to be beneficial for the Siddaramaiah government. The government received a lot of flak over increasing pollution, bad roads, frothing and foaming lakes, allegations of corruption, steel flyover in Bengaluru in the last few months. Karnataka's gain is, however, Tamil Nadu's loss. The apex court modified the 2007 tribunal order to reduce Tamil Nadu's share from 192 TMC to 177.25 TMC. The tribunal's allocation of 30 TMC to Kerala and 7 TMC to Puducherry remains unchanged. In its judgement, the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra stated that no single state can claim exclusive ownership of its water. Misra also insisted on a body to oversee sharing of Cauvery waters after rejecting arguments by Karnataka and the centre against the Cauvery Management Board. The court has directed the centre to set up the Board within six weeks to supervise the flow of waters to Tamil Nadu.

Cauvery water dispute: Karnataka farmers term Supreme Court's judgement fair

The Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-verdict-bus-services-between-karnataka-tamil-nadu-curtailed-33040">today delivered its verdict on</a>&nbsp;the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Supreme Court<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/siddaramaiah-refuses-to-release-cauvery-water-to-tamil-nadu-29432">&nbsp;judge directed Karnataka to</a>&nbsp;get additional 14.75&nbsp; thousand million cubic&nbsp;(TMC) water and Tamil Nadu to now get 177.25 TMC&nbsp;water instead of 192 TMC.

Following is the chronology of events in the decades-old Cauvery water dispute matter in which the Supreme Court today held that Karnataka will get 284.75 tmcft and Tamil Nadu 404.25 tmcft Cauvery water:

The original agreement, which was signed between the Madras Presidency and the princely State of Mysore in 1924, had lapsed in 1974.

*May 1990: SC directs Centre to constitute Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT), a demand made by Tamil Nadu since 1970.

*June 2: Centre notifies CWDT.

*Jan 1991: CWDT rejects TN government&#39;s plea for interim relief. TN appeals the rejection in SC.

*April : SC directs the CWDT to entertain TN&#39;s petition for interim relief.

*June: CWDT announces interim award. Karnataka ordered to release 205 tmcft. Karnataka passes an Ordinance to nullify the order. SC intervenes, strikes down Karnataka&#39;s ordinance and upholds the interim award of the CWDT. Karnataka refuses to oblige.

*Dec 11: Interim award is published in the Government of India gazette.

*Aug 1998: Centre constitutes Cauvery River Authority (CRA) to ensure implementation of CWDT interim award.

*Sep 8, 2002: CRA, chaired by the then Prime Minister A B Vajpayee, directs Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs (0.8 tmcft) of Cauvery water to TN.

*Feb 5, 2007: CWDT gives final award after 17 years. Tribunal holds as valid the two agreements of 1892 and 1924 executed between the Madras Presidency and the princely State of Mysore on the apportionment of water to TN.

*Sep 19, 2012: At the seventh CRA, then PM Manmohan Singh directs Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN at Biligundlu dam.

*Sep 28: SC slams Karnataka government for not complying with PM&#39;s direction at the CRA.

*March 19, 2013: TN moves SC to give directions to Water Ministry for constitution of Cauvery Management Board (CMB).

*May 10: SC directs Centre to set up panel to supervise Cauvery water release.

*May 28: TN moves SC, seeks Rs 2,480 cr damages from Karnataka for not following orders of the CWDT.

*June 12: Cauvery Supervisory Committee (CSC) terms the TN&#39;s plea for directions to Karnataka for release of Cauvery water as per the CWDT award as not &ldquo;feasible&rdquo;.

*June 14: TN decides to file contempt plea against Karnataka for its stand on the Cauvery Supervisory Committee.

*June 26: TN moves SC for constitution of CMB.

*June 28: TN files contempt petition in the SC against Karnataka.

*Nov 18, 2015: Karnataka objects to TN&rsquo;s plea to release Cauvery water. Karnataka government tells SC that TN&rsquo;s demand for release of 45.32 tmcft of Cauvery water proceeds from a wholly erroneous premise that the water year of 2015-16 in the Cauvery basin is a &ldquo;normal year&rdquo; and not a &ldquo;distress year&rdquo;.

*Sep 2, 2016: SC asks Karnataka to consider taking steps to release Cauvery water to TN.

*Sep 5: SC directs Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to TN for next 10 days.

*Sep 7: Karnataka begins releasing Cauvery water to TN as per SC order. *Sep 11: Karnataka files plea to modify SC order directing it to share water with TN.

*Sep 12: SC refuses plea by Karnataka to freeze the September 5 order. SC, however, reduces the quantum of daily water release ordered earlier, from 15,000 cusecs to 12,000 cusecs.

*Sep 19: CSC orders Karnataka to release 3,000 cubic feet of water per second (cusecs) for the rest of the month.

*July 14, 2017: SC says it would take a balanced view, keeping in mind the interests of the people of both the States. Karnataka sought a reduction in the quantum of Cauvery water it should release to TN from 192 tmcft to 132 tmcft.

*Sep 20: SC reserves verdict.

* Feb 16, 2018: SC pronounces final verdict, directs Karnataka to release 404.25 tmcft annually to TN which was earlier awarded 419 tmcft water by CWDT. Karnataka to now get enhanced 14.75 tmcft, i.E. 284.75 tmcft water. SC says its verdict on Cauvery water allocation will continue for next 15 years.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The Supreme Court judge directed Karnataka to get additional 14.75 thousand million cubic (TMC) water and Tamil Nadu to now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC. Following is the chronology of events in the decades-old Cauvery water dispute matter in which the Supreme Court today held that Karnataka will get 284.75 tmcft and Tamil Nadu 404.25 tmcft Cauvery water: The original agreement, which was signed between the Madras Presidency and the princely State of Mysore in 1924, had lapsed in 1974. *May 1990: SC directs Centre to constitute Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT), a demand made by Tamil Nadu since 1970. *June 2: Centre notifies CWDT. *Jan 1991: CWDT rejects TN government's plea for interim relief. TN appeals the rejection in SC. *April : SC directs the CWDT to entertain TN's petition for interim relief. *June: CWDT announces interim award. Karnataka ordered to release 205 tmcft. Karnataka passes an Ordinance to nullify the order. SC intervenes, strikes down Karnataka's ordinance and upholds the interim award of the CWDT. Karnataka refuses to oblige. *Dec 11: Interim award is published in the Government of India gazette. *Aug 1998: Centre constitutes Cauvery River Authority (CRA) to ensure implementation of CWDT interim award. *Sep 8, 2002: CRA, chaired by the then Prime Minister A B Vajpayee, directs Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs (0.8 tmcft) of Cauvery water to TN. *Feb 5, 2007: CWDT gives final award after 17 years. Tribunal holds as valid the two agreements of 1892 and 1924 executed between the Madras Presidency and the princely State of Mysore on the apportionment of water to TN. *Sep 19, 2012: At the seventh CRA, then PM Manmohan Singh directs Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN at Biligundlu dam. *Sep 28: SC slams Karnataka government for not complying with PM's direction at the CRA. *March 19, 2013: TN moves SC to give directions to Water Ministry for constitution of Cauvery Management Board (CMB). *May 10: SC directs Centre to set up panel to supervise Cauvery water release. *May 28: TN moves SC, seeks Rs 2,480 cr damages from Karnataka for not following orders of the CWDT. *June 12: Cauvery Supervisory Committee (CSC) terms the TN's plea for directions to Karnataka for release of Cauvery water as per the CWDT award as not “feasible”. *June 14: TN decides to file contempt plea against Karnataka for its stand on the Cauvery Supervisory Committee. *June 26: TN moves SC for constitution of CMB. *June 28: TN files contempt petition in the SC against Karnataka. *Nov 18, 2015: Karnataka objects to TN’s plea to release Cauvery water. Karnataka government tells SC that TN’s demand for release of 45.32 tmcft of Cauvery water proceeds from a wholly erroneous premise that the water year of 2015-16 in the Cauvery basin is a “normal year” and not a “distress year”. *Sep 2, 2016: SC asks Karnataka to consider taking steps to release Cauvery water to TN. *Sep 5: SC directs Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to TN for next 10 days. *Sep 7: Karnataka begins releasing Cauvery water to TN as per SC order. *Sep 11: Karnataka files plea to modify SC order directing it to share water with TN. *Sep 12: SC refuses plea by Karnataka to freeze the September 5 order. SC, however, reduces the quantum of daily water release ordered earlier, from 15,000 cusecs to 12,000 cusecs. *Sep 19: CSC orders Karnataka to release 3,000 cubic feet of water per second (cusecs) for the rest of the month. *July 14, 2017: SC says it would take a balanced view, keeping in mind the interests of the people of both the States. Karnataka sought a reduction in the quantum of Cauvery water it should release to TN from 192 tmcft to 132 tmcft. *Sep 20: SC reserves verdict. * Feb 16, 2018: SC pronounces final verdict, directs Karnataka to release 404.25 tmcft annually to TN which was earlier awarded 419 tmcft water by CWDT. Karnataka to now get enhanced 14.75 tmcft, i.E. 284.75 tmcft water. SC says its verdict on Cauvery water allocation will continue for next 15 years.

1990-2018: How Supreme Court, state governments handled Cauvery water dispute

Reacting to the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-dispute-supreme-court-verdict-33045">Supreme Court verdict </a>in the Cauvery dispute, actor Kamal Haasan today said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water for Tamil Nadu.

The actor, however, said that the fact that the Supreme Court had said that water could not be owned by any one state was a consoling factor.

&quot;I am also shocked at the reduction in the supply of water. I have to get more details about the actual judgement but I think Supreme Court firmly said that water can&#39;t be owned by any state. That&#39;s a consoling factor,&quot;&nbsp;Kamal Haasan said.

Also read - <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/happy-with-cauvery-verdict-says-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-33054">Happy with Cauvery verdict, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah&nbsp;</a> 
 
The Supreme Court directed Karnataka would get additional 14.75 &nbsp;thousand million cubic &nbsp;(TMC) water and Tamil Nadu would now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC in its verdict on the 120-year-old dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Kamal Haasan is all set to announce his political party on February 21. 
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Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict in the Cauvery dispute, actor Kamal Haasan today said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water for Tamil Nadu

Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict in the Cauvery dispute, actor Kamal Haasan today said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water for Tamil Nadu. The actor, however, said that the fact that the Supreme Court had said that water could not be owned by any one state was a consoling factor. "I am also shocked at the reduction in the supply of water. I have to get more details about the actual judgement but I think Supreme Court firmly said that water can't be owned by any state. That's a consoling factor," Kamal Haasan said. Also read - Happy with Cauvery verdict, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah The Supreme Court directed Karnataka would get additional 14.75 thousand million cubic (TMC) water and Tamil Nadu would now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC in its verdict on the 120-year-old dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Kamal Haasan is all set to announce his political party on February 21.

Kamal Haasan 'shocked' with Cauvery dispute verdict

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said he was happy with the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-dispute-supreme-court-verdict-33045">Supreme Court&#39;s verdict </a>on the Cauvery dispute.

&quot;We are very happy with the verdict. The verdict is a balanced verdict which protects interest of both the states. This is a good judgement which will go long way in ensuring peace in both the states,&quot; Mohan V Katarki, counsel for the state of Karnataka told ANI after the verdict.

Tamil Nadu&#39;s ruling AIADMK called the verdict a day of injustice for Tamil Nadu.

The opposition party, the DMK said it was shocked.

DMK working president Stalin said that Tamil Nadu had been cheated.

&quot;AIADMK government has lost the rights that Kalaignar (M Karunanidhi) achieved for Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu has been cheated. I urge the Tamil Nadu chief minister to call an all-party meeting with farmers&#39; association,&quot; said Stalin.

Actor Kamal Haasan said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water but said the fact that the Supreme Court had said that water could not be owned by any one state was a consoling factor.

&quot;I am also shocked at the reduction in the supply of water. I have to get more details about the actual judgement but I think Supreme Court firmly said that water can&#39;t be owned by any state. That&#39;s a consoling factor,&quot;&nbsp;Kamal Haasan said.

Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar said prima facie he welcomed the verdict.

&quot;Will react in detail after reading the judgement but prima facie we welcome it,&quot; Jagadish Shettar said.

The advocate for the Tamil Nadu government said he hoped that the Tamil Nadu government would &quot;take appropriate steps&quot; after the verdict. He added that though he respected the verdict, &quot;this is not enough.&quot;&nbsp;

&quot;Originally awarded 192 TMC water to Tamil Nadu has been reduced with SC order. 14.75 TMC extra water has been given to Karnataka to provide drinking water to Bengaluru city. We hope that TN govt will take appropriate steps,&quot; said A Navaneethakrishnan, advocate for the Tamil Nadu government.

&quot;We believe in verdict of the court and respect it. Surely, this is not enough. We have raised the shortfall of water with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari who have two plans to address the issue, one of which is linking river Godavari with Kallanai.&quot;&nbsp;

The Supreme Court directed Karnataka would get additional 14.75 &nbsp;thousand million cubic &nbsp;(TMC) water and Tamil Nadu would now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC in its verdict on the 120-year-old dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK called the verdict a day of injustice for Tamil Nadu. The opposition party, the DMK said it was shocked

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said he was happy with the Supreme Court's verdict on the Cauvery dispute. "We are very happy with the verdict. The verdict is a balanced verdict which protects interest of both the states. This is a good judgement which will go long way in ensuring peace in both the states," Mohan V Katarki, counsel for the state of Karnataka told ANI after the verdict. Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK called the verdict a day of injustice for Tamil Nadu. The opposition party, the DMK said it was shocked. DMK working president Stalin said that Tamil Nadu had been cheated. "AIADMK government has lost the rights that Kalaignar (M Karunanidhi) achieved for Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu has been cheated. I urge the Tamil Nadu chief minister to call an all-party meeting with farmers' association," said Stalin. Actor Kamal Haasan said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water but said the fact that the Supreme Court had said that water could not be owned by any one state was a consoling factor. "I am also shocked at the reduction in the supply of water. I have to get more details about the actual judgement but I think Supreme Court firmly said that water can't be owned by any state. That's a consoling factor," Kamal Haasan said. Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar said prima facie he welcomed the verdict. "Will react in detail after reading the judgement but prima facie we welcome it," Jagadish Shettar said. The advocate for the Tamil Nadu government said he hoped that the Tamil Nadu government would "take appropriate steps" after the verdict. He added that though he respected the verdict, "this is not enough." "Originally awarded 192 TMC water to Tamil Nadu has been reduced with SC order. 14.75 TMC extra water has been given to Karnataka to provide drinking water to Bengaluru city. We hope that TN govt will take appropriate steps," said A Navaneethakrishnan, advocate for the Tamil Nadu government. "We believe in verdict of the court and respect it. Surely, this is not enough. We have raised the shortfall of water with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari who have two plans to address the issue, one of which is linking river Godavari with Kallanai." The Supreme Court directed Karnataka would get additional 14.75 thousand million cubic (TMC) water and Tamil Nadu would now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC in its verdict on the 120-year-old dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Happy with Cauvery verdict, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah 

The Supreme Court <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-verdict-bus-services-between-karnataka-tamil-nadu-curtailed-33040">today delivered its verdict on</a> the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Supreme Court<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/siddaramaiah-refuses-to-release-cauvery-water-to-tamil-nadu-29432"> judge directed Karnataka to</a> get additional 14.75&nbsp; thousand million cubic(TMC) water and Tamil Nadu to now get 177.25 TMC&nbsp;water instead of 192 TMC.

SC directed Karnataka to release 177.25 TMC&nbsp;of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from its inter-state Biligundlu dam.

Bengaluru will get additional 4.2 TMC&nbsp;water, India&#39;s highest court said. There is no change in allocation for Kerala and Puducherry, the court declared.

The apex court also allowed Tami Nadu to draw an additional 10 TMC&nbsp;&#39;groundwater&#39; from a total of 20 TMC&nbsp;beneath the Cauvery basin.

It said the increase in share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft is because of the 10 tmcft groundwater and 4.75 tmcft drinking water requirement for Bengaluru residents.

The pre-Independence verdict is valid, the top court said in its verdict, adding that no state can claim&nbsp;&quot;exclusivity&nbsp;over rivers.&quot;&nbsp;

The court said there should be &quot;no deviance&quot;&nbsp;of the order by any state.

The Court also directed the Cauvery water dispute management to be set up. The Supreme Court order will remain in force for the next 15 years.

Tamil Nadu, represented by senior advocate Shekhar Naphade had urged the court to initiate a &ldquo;fundamental change&rdquo; in the water sharing arrangement.&nbsp;

The Cauvery water dispute was decided unanimously by CWDT in 2007, after determining the total availability of water in the Cauvery basin at 740 thousand million cubic (tmc) feet at the Lower Coleroon Anicut site, including 14 tmcft for environmental protection.

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The Supreme Court judge directed Karnataka to get additional 14.75 thousand million cubic(TMC) water and Tamil Nadu to now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC. SC directed Karnataka to release 177.25 TMC of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from its inter-state Biligundlu dam. Bengaluru will get additional 4.2 TMC water, India's highest court said. There is no change in allocation for Kerala and Puducherry, the court declared. The apex court also allowed Tami Nadu to draw an additional 10 TMC 'groundwater' from a total of 20 TMC beneath the Cauvery basin. It said the increase in share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft is because of the 10 tmcft groundwater and 4.75 tmcft drinking water requirement for Bengaluru residents. The pre-Independence verdict is valid, the top court said in its verdict, adding that no state can claim "exclusivity over rivers." The court said there should be "no deviance" of the order by any state. The Court also directed the Cauvery water dispute management to be set up. The Supreme Court order will remain in force for the next 15 years. Tamil Nadu, represented by senior advocate Shekhar Naphade had urged the court to initiate a “fundamental change” in the water sharing arrangement. The Cauvery water dispute was decided unanimously by CWDT in 2007, after determining the total availability of water in the Cauvery basin at 740 thousand million cubic (tmc) feet at the Lower Coleroon Anicut site, including 14 tmcft for environmental protection.

Supreme Court verdict on Cauvery dispute: Karnataka to get additional water, no change for Kerala

In the wake of the Cauvery verdict by the Supreme Court, bus services between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been curtailed as a precaution, media reports said.

Commuters in Tamil Nadu&#39;s Hosur said that the number of buses plying to Karnataka has been reduced, ANI reported. 
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Both states have kept police on standby in case of an unfavourable verdict.

Security has been tightened in Karnataka&#39;s Bengaluru.

Bengaluru police commissioner T Suneel Kumar said 15,000 police personnel and personnel of the Karnataka State Reserved Police and other forces would be deployed.

&quot;Special attention will be given to the sensitive areas where riots had taken place in the past,&quot; the commissioner said.

The sharing of the waters of the Cauvery river has been a contentious issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka since the last 120 years.

A three-judge bench is set to deliver the judgement today.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud had on September 20 last year reserved the verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal on sharing of water.

Both states have kept police on standby in case of an unfavourable verdict

In the wake of the Cauvery verdict by the Supreme Court, bus services between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been curtailed as a precaution, media reports said. Commuters in Tamil Nadu's Hosur said that the number of buses plying to Karnataka has been reduced, ANI reported. #TamilNadu: Commuters in Hosur say that the number of buses plying to Karnataka has been reduced in the wake of verdict in Cauvery water sharing dispute case, today. #CauveryVerdict pic.twitter.com/KX1LxoeAoq — ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2018 × Both states have kept police on standby in case of an unfavourable verdict. Security has been tightened in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Bengaluru police commissioner T Suneel Kumar said 15,000 police personnel and personnel of the Karnataka State Reserved Police and other forces would be deployed. "Special attention will be given to the sensitive areas where riots had taken place in the past," the commissioner said. The sharing of the waters of the Cauvery river has been a contentious issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka since the last 120 years. A three-judge bench is set to deliver the judgement today. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud had on September 20 last year reserved the verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal on sharing of water.

Cauvery verdict: Bus services between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu curtailed

The Supreme Court is likely to deliver the verdict&nbsp;on decades-old Cauvery water dispute between south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

On September 20, 2017, the final day of the hearings in the appeals, Tamil Nadu appealed to the Bench &mdash; comprising Justices Amitava Roy and A.M. Khanwilkar &mdash; to not reduce it to the state of a beggar before Karnataka.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud then reserved the verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) on sharing of water.

Tamil Nadu, represented by senior advocate Shekhar Naphade, urged the court to initiate a &ldquo;fundamental change&rdquo; in the water sharing arrangement. &ldquo;Several years have gone by... the river is perennial, but the litigation should not be,&rdquo; it submitted.

Naphade made it a point to express scepticism about the Central government&#39;s initiative in resolving the decades-long Cauvery dispute. Tamil Nadu said it wanted a judicial order and did not want to depend on a Centre that took six years to publish the Tribunal award in the gazette in 2013.

The decades-old Cauvery water dispute was decided unanimously by CWDT in 2007, after determining the total availability of water in the Cauvery basin at 740 thousand million cubic (tmc) feet at the Lower Coleroon Anicut site, including 14 tmcft for environmental protection.

The final award makes a yearly allocation of 419 tmcft to Tamil Nadu in the entire Cauvery basin, 270 tmcft to Karnataka, 30 tmcft to Kerala and 7 tmcft to Puducherry.

The top court had earlier clarified that any other forum could touch the matter relating to the Cauvery river basin only after it gives its verdict.

The apex court had in January said the verdict would be pronounced within a month, adding that the matter has already created enough confusion for decades.

The top court during the course of pendency of appeals of the neighbouring states against the arbitral award of 2007, had passed several orders directing Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

On September 30, 2016, the Supreme Court had pulled up Karnataka for its repeated &quot;defiance&quot; in flouting its orders for releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and said no one would know when the &quot;wrath of the law&quot; would fall on it.

Later, Karnataka had moved a review petition in the apex court against its three orders on on the issue and direction to the Centre to create the Cauvery Water Management Board (CWMB), saying &quot;grave miscarriage of justice&quot; had been caused to it following the three apex court orders of September 20, 27 and 30, by which it was directed to release water.

Tamil Nadu had earlier also alleged that Kerala was drawing water in excess of what has been allocated to it by the tribunal.

The apex court had on December 9, 2016 upheld the maintainability of appeals filed by the riparian states saying it has the &quot;jurisdiction to decide the parameters, scope, authority and jurisdiction of the tribunal&quot;.

The Court had rejected the Centre&#39;s objection that the CWDT award amounted to a final decree and it had no jurisdiction to hear the appeals against the award.

(With PTI inputs)

The top court had earlier clarified that any other forum could touch the matter relating to the Cauvery river basin only after it gives its verdict.

The Supreme Court is likely to deliver the verdict on decades-old Cauvery water dispute between south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. On September 20, 2017, the final day of the hearings in the appeals, Tamil Nadu appealed to the Bench — comprising Justices Amitava Roy and A.M. Khanwilkar — to not reduce it to the state of a beggar before Karnataka. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud then reserved the verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) on sharing of water. Tamil Nadu, represented by senior advocate Shekhar Naphade, urged the court to initiate a “fundamental change” in the water sharing arrangement. “Several years have gone by... the river is perennial, but the litigation should not be,” it submitted. Naphade made it a point to express scepticism about the Central government's initiative in resolving the decades-long Cauvery dispute. Tamil Nadu said it wanted a judicial order and did not want to depend on a Centre that took six years to publish the Tribunal award in the gazette in 2013. The decades-old Cauvery water dispute was decided unanimously by CWDT in 2007, after determining the total availability of water in the Cauvery basin at 740 thousand million cubic (tmc) feet at the Lower Coleroon Anicut site, including 14 tmcft for environmental protection. The final award makes a yearly allocation of 419 tmcft to Tamil Nadu in the entire Cauvery basin, 270 tmcft to Karnataka, 30 tmcft to Kerala and 7 tmcft to Puducherry. The top court had earlier clarified that any other forum could touch the matter relating to the Cauvery river basin only after it gives its verdict. The apex court had in January said the verdict would be pronounced within a month, adding that the matter has already created enough confusion for decades. The top court during the course of pendency of appeals of the neighbouring states against the arbitral award of 2007, had passed several orders directing Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. On September 30, 2016, the Supreme Court had pulled up Karnataka for its repeated "defiance" in flouting its orders for releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and said no one would know when the "wrath of the law" would fall on it. Later, Karnataka had moved a review petition in the apex court against its three orders on on the issue and direction to the Centre to create the Cauvery Water Management Board (CWMB), saying "grave miscarriage of justice" had been caused to it following the three apex court orders of September 20, 27 and 30, by which it was directed to release water. Tamil Nadu had earlier also alleged that Kerala was drawing water in excess of what has been allocated to it by the tribunal. The apex court had on December 9, 2016 upheld the maintainability of appeals filed by the riparian states saying it has the "jurisdiction to decide the parameters, scope, authority and jurisdiction of the tribunal". The Court had rejected the Centre's objection that the CWDT award amounted to a final decree and it had no jurisdiction to hear the appeals against the award. (With PTI inputs)

Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court likely to pronounce verdict today

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce the final verdict in Cauvery water dispute this week.

On January 9, the Apex Court indicated that it would deliver within a month its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between riparian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, saying enough confusion has been created on it for over two decades.

A three-judge bench of the apex court had reserved its verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) on sharing of water, after marathon hearing on September 20, 2017.

&quot;Enough of confusion has been there for past two decades. Any forum can touch the matter after the verdict is delivered in the issue. We will give the verdict in four weeks,&quot; a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud had said on January 9.

The court&#39;s remark had come during the hearing of a plea filed in 2016 by a citizens&#39; group led by philanthropist Kiran Mazumdar Shaw seeking its intervention for the supply of drinking water to residents of Bengaluru and surrounding districts.

The group under the banner of Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC) in which Shaw is the President and former Infosys director and educationist Mohandas Pai the Vice President, had told the court that citizens of Bengaluru need adequate drinking water and their right to life needed to be protected by the top court.

In Karnataka, the verdict is being watched very closely as the polls are round the corner. An unfavourable verdict would put the Congress in Karnataka in a spot of bother as it relies heavily on the votes in the Cauvery belt.

(With inputs from PTI)

With the Cauvery Waters verdict round the corner, the atmosphere is tense in both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce the final verdict in Cauvery water dispute this week. On January 9, the Apex Court indicated that it would deliver within a month its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between riparian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, saying enough confusion has been created on it for over two decades. A three-judge bench of the apex court had reserved its verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) on sharing of water, after marathon hearing on September 20, 2017. "Enough of confusion has been there for past two decades. Any forum can touch the matter after the verdict is delivered in the issue. We will give the verdict in four weeks," a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud had said on January 9. The court's remark had come during the hearing of a plea filed in 2016 by a citizens' group led by philanthropist Kiran Mazumdar Shaw seeking its intervention for the supply of drinking water to residents of Bengaluru and surrounding districts. The group under the banner of Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC) in which Shaw is the President and former Infosys director and educationist Mohandas Pai the Vice President, had told the court that citizens of Bengaluru need adequate drinking water and their right to life needed to be protected by the top court. In Karnataka, the verdict is being watched very closely as the polls are round the corner. An unfavourable verdict would put the Congress in Karnataka in a spot of bother as it relies heavily on the votes in the Cauvery belt. (With inputs from PTI)

Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court likely to deliver final verdict this week

The political play around Jallikattu, instead of pointing towards conflicting cultural values as assumed, points more towards a society which is increasingly becoming politically conservative aided and abetted by a political class which shows no commitment towards progressive law making. The political class, which should be responsible for progressive legislations, has become hostage to a conservative social component which neither respects reasoned judgements of the courts nor is supportive of progressive agenda pursued by minority interest groups. 
 
The reasons are many but the political class cannot abdicate its responsibility when it comes to cases like Jallikattu. Be it the Cauvery issue or Jallikattu, regional parties at state level have started to come together to challenge the order of the highest court of the land. The politicians, fearing the wrath of popular sentiment in both cases, allowed the public to take the law in its own hands to prove the point that courts have failed to gauge public sentiment. 
&nbsp; 
I wonder what would have happened if our founding fathers would have welted under popular sentiment when they decided to work on the Hindu Remarriage Act. It never happened and because of the commitment towards building an equal and progressive India, a lot of changes could be introduced in the Hindu code bills. Unfortunately, similar steps were not initiated for Muslims in India but it does point to the fact that taking unpopular decisions and persuading people to adopt them is also part of a politician&rsquo;s portfolio. 
&nbsp; 
Both Jallikattu and Cauvery also became an issue of identity instead of cruelty towards animals in the former and sharing of water in the latter case. The former also waded into the choppy waters of North vs South divide and cultural relativism. 
&nbsp; 
Both positions are misplaced. No tradition or cultural practice is eternal when it comes to human evolution and what is defined as core to a culture continues to shift and change through time. Jallikattu is neither a language (which too is not monolithic) nor central to the Tamil identity. It is a cultural practice confined to rural communities which through centuries have treated the bull sport as a cultural-business exercise around which several interest groups survived. To say that to ban Jallikattu is to impinge on Tamil identity is to argue that bursting of fire crackers is essential to the tradition of Diwali. In modern societies, the concept of cruelty and violence extends towards animals and does not restrict itself to humans. Even if one is to argue that violence is in-built into certain cultural practices, it does not make them divine or correct. The beauty of man lies in correction and compassion and not in continuation of a practice. 
&nbsp; 
Many would also argue that such practices are like initiation rituals proving primacy of culture over nature like in the case of bull fights in Spain. The former has been debated in the court and latter remains a political and social controversy where judicial verdict has not been pronounced. 
&nbsp; 
Even in the case of triple talaq, the government in its affidavit says that it is not an essential part or practice of religion. The reform is being resisted tooth and nail by vested groups. Similar is the case of BCCI where political parties cutting across political parties refused to reform the sporting body and the Supreme Court had to intervene in the matter. The BCCI President himself continued to stall the reforms till the end till the court read the riot act. 
&nbsp; 
All the above examples point to one thing, that despite being an old democracy with liberal laws (barring some like 377) the conservative political mood is on the rise whereby liberal opinion is treated as being disrespecting towards the idea of faith and identity. This was earlier reserved for certain sections of the political class which now is being extended towards judiciary at the peril of our federal structure. In Jallikattu, both DMK and ADMK not only pushed the central government to bring an ordinance but also defied the order of the court. Rather than taking a progressive position on society and culture, both the parties have chosen to fan identity-based ethnic sentiments. What is dangerous in this process is that progressive legislative agenda is slipping out of the hand of the politicians and falling into the domain of the courts. 
&nbsp; 
A classic example in this case is when former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi went against the court order when it came to the Shah Bano judgement. A decision which should have come from the Parliament came as a judicial pronouncement but got annulled by the Parliament in end. It is imperative that the political brass should not use judgements to mobilise people on streets. It is not to say that the majesty of the courts will be compromised by challenging a judgement but once it has been pronounced then it has to be tackled judicially or else the very disregard of it would threaten the federal structure of the country which depends on balance of power between the executive, legislature and courts. 
&nbsp; 
India as an old and mature democracy must work on strengthening the federal structure within the rubric of the Constitution rather than fueling a sense of persecution between states or centre and state. If this is to continue then every decision would become open to a political contest. There are decisions which need to be contested and there are some which need to be rested and Jallikattu falls in latter case. 
 
(WION) 
&nbsp;

To say that to ban Jallikattu is to impinge on Tamil identity is to argue that bursting of fire crackers is essential to the tradition of Diwali

The political play around Jallikattu, instead of pointing towards conflicting cultural values as assumed, points more towards a society which is increasingly becoming politically conservative aided and abetted by a political class which shows no commitment towards progressive law making. The political class, which should be responsible for progressive legislations, has become hostage to a conservative social component which neither respects reasoned judgements of the courts nor is supportive of progressive agenda pursued by minority interest groups. The reasons are many but the political class cannot abdicate its responsibility when it comes to cases like Jallikattu. Be it the Cauvery issue or Jallikattu, regional parties at state level have started to come together to challenge the order of the highest court of the land. The politicians, fearing the wrath of popular sentiment in both cases, allowed the public to take the law in its own hands to prove the point that courts have failed to gauge public sentiment. I wonder what would have happened if our founding fathers would have welted under popular sentiment when they decided to work on the Hindu Remarriage Act. It never happened and because of the commitment towards building an equal and progressive India, a lot of changes could be introduced in the Hindu code bills. Unfortunately, similar steps were not initiated for Muslims in India but it does point to the fact that taking unpopular decisions and persuading people to adopt them is also part of a politician’s portfolio. Both Jallikattu and Cauvery also became an issue of identity instead of cruelty towards animals in the former and sharing of water in the latter case. The former also waded into the choppy waters of North vs South divide and cultural relativism. Both positions are misplaced. No tradition or cultural practice is eternal when it comes to human evolution and what is defined as core to a culture continues to shift and change through time. Jallikattu is neither a language (which too is not monolithic) nor central to the Tamil identity. It is a cultural practice confined to rural communities which through centuries have treated the bull sport as a cultural-business exercise around which several interest groups survived. To say that to ban Jallikattu is to impinge on Tamil identity is to argue that bursting of fire crackers is essential to the tradition of Diwali. In modern societies, the concept of cruelty and violence extends towards animals and does not restrict itself to humans. Even if one is to argue that violence is in-built into certain cultural practices, it does not make them divine or correct. The beauty of man lies in correction and compassion and not in continuation of a practice. Many would also argue that such practices are like initiation rituals proving primacy of culture over nature like in the case of bull fights in Spain. The former has been debated in the court and latter remains a political and social controversy where judicial verdict has not been pronounced. Even in the case of triple talaq, the government in its affidavit says that it is not an essential part or practice of religion. The reform is being resisted tooth and nail by vested groups. Similar is the case of BCCI where political parties cutting across political parties refused to reform the sporting body and the Supreme Court had to intervene in the matter. The BCCI President himself continued to stall the reforms till the end till the court read the riot act. All the above examples point to one thing, that despite being an old democracy with liberal laws (barring some like 377) the conservative political mood is on the rise whereby liberal opinion is treated as being disrespecting towards the idea of faith and identity. This was earlier reserved for certain sections of the political class which now is being extended towards judiciary at the peril of our federal structure. In Jallikattu, both DMK and ADMK not only pushed the central government to bring an ordinance but also defied the order of the court. Rather than taking a progressive position on society and culture, both the parties have chosen to fan identity-based ethnic sentiments. What is dangerous in this process is that progressive legislative agenda is slipping out of the hand of the politicians and falling into the domain of the courts. A classic example in this case is when former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi went against the court order when it came to the Shah Bano judgement. A decision which should have come from the Parliament came as a judicial pronouncement but got annulled by the Parliament in end. It is imperative that the political brass should not use judgements to mobilise people on streets. It is not to say that the majesty of the courts will be compromised by challenging a judgement but once it has been pronounced then it has to be tackled judicially or else the very disregard of it would threaten the federal structure of the country which depends on balance of power between the executive, legislature and courts. India as an old and mature democracy must work on strengthening the federal structure within the rubric of the Constitution rather than fueling a sense of persecution between states or centre and state. If this is to continue then every decision would become open to a political contest. There are decisions which need to be contested and there are some which need to be rested and Jallikattu falls in latter case. (WION)

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