Every time some authority asks Karnataka to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the state’s farmers and pro-Kannada organizations take to streets. Photo: PTIBengaluru: Every time some authority asks Karnataka to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the state’s farmers and pro-Kannada organizations take to streets. Simmering anger against the legal teamKarnataka has a history of losing it out to Tamil Nadu most in courts when it comes to legal fighting. Struggling to hold on to more water from Mahadayi, Karnataka recently moved a petition in an inter-state’s water tribunal. Rural farmers are a key constituency for all major parties who would want to be the king or kingmaker in Karnataka politics.

Source: Mint September 08, 2016 04:52 UTC