The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Cauvery row: Farmers in Mysuru threaten to step up protests, urge government not to release water
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers in Karnataka are protesting against a government directive to release Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, citing severe water scarcity and crop failure. Protesters are demanding that the state prioritize local needs and implement long-term water security projects.
State Sugarcane Growers’ Association President Kurubur Shanthkumar on Thursday reiterated his demand that the Karnataka government should not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as directed by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee, warning that farmers would intensify their agitation if the State complies with the order.
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