Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to his Tamil Nadu counterpart, Joseph Vijay, to postpone his planned visit to Bengaluru, citing the recent order by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding water regulation. The appeal comes amid heightened tensions over the Cauvery river water sharing dispute.
According to reports, Shivakumar made the request during a phone call or public statement, emphasizing that the timing of the visit could exacerbate the situation. The CWMA's recent directive has been a point of contention between the two states, with Karnataka expressing concerns over its impact on the state's water resources.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, who is also a popular actor, had scheduled a visit to Bengaluru for personal or political reasons, but the Karnataka government has urged him to defer it to maintain peace and avoid any potential protests or unrest. The visit has not been officially cancelled, but discussions are ongoing.
This development underscores the ongoing friction between the two southern states over the sharing of Cauvery water, a decades-old issue that has periodically sparked protests and legal battles. The CWMA's orders are binding, but implementation and compliance often lead to disputes.
