Cauvery Water Dispute Sparks Karnataka Protests

The Cauvery water-sharing row intensified after the Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu, triggering BJP-led protests at the Krishnarajasagara reservoir.

Karnataka Chief Minister requested Tamil Nadu’s chief minister to defer a scheduled visit, while his government said any decision would follow expert consultations.

Tamil Nadu planned to approach the Supreme Court, and archived records highlighted decades of diplomatic efforts between the two states.

The dispute, a perennial flashpoint, has become a major political issue with both regional parties accusing each other of brinkmanship.