BJP leader urges Tamil Nadu CM to secure Cauvery water from Karnataka
Chennai, July 16, 2026: BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan on Thursday expressed concern over Karnataka's stance during a meeting of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. She called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to take necessary steps to ensure the state receives its share of Cauvery water for irrigation.
According to reports, Karnataka has declined to release water from the Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu. Ms. Srinivasan contended that this indicates a gradual undermining of Tamil Nadu's rights over the river's waters. She condemned Karnataka's position, describing it as based on 'hollow excuses.'
In a statement, Ms. Srinivasan alleged that the Tamil Nadu government, led by the TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) in alliance with the Congress, is indifferent to the actions of the Congress government in Karnataka. She claimed this amounts to deceiving Tamil Nadu's farmers. 'The people of Tamil Nadu will not remain mute spectators to the actions of the TVK government,' she said.
The Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is a long-standing issue, with both states dependent on the river for agriculture and drinking water. The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee oversees the implementation of the final award by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
