"It is unfortunate that the state has to pass a resolution to safeguard our own water. Perhaps, the Supreme Court has not understood the facts of the situation and hence passed orders of such grave nature. But the BJP, based on this firm decision of the government fully supports the resolution," said Eshwarappa.During the course of the short debate, Eshwarappa admitted the BJP did not participate in the recent all party meeting but attributed their absence to the previous all party meetings having seen the state release water. "However, albiet delayed, the decision of the government to call for the special session and pass a resolution to not release further water is well appreciated and accepted by the BJP," he said.Seven time MLC, Horatti, said his party also supported the decision to not release water for anything else barring that for the drinking purpose of Bengaluru city and the Cauvery basin. "It is heartening to see the entire state having unified in its struggle on the river crisis of Karnataka, be it the Mahadayi row or the Cauvery issue.

Source: Times of India September 23, 2016 10:00 UTC