Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Karnataka to Appeal CWRC Order on Cauvery Water Release
The Karnataka government has decided to appeal against an order by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release water to Tamil Nadu.
The CWRC ordered Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water for 15 days, totaling 4 TMC.
Karnataka says it cannot comply due to severe water shortages.
The opposition BJP blames the government for mishandling the situation and accuses it of acting under pressure from the Congress high command.
The BJP wants the government to immediately appeal and hold an all-party meeting to discuss the issue.
Karnataka to appeal CWRC order to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
Government cites severe water shortage and inability to comply with the order.
BJP accuses government of mishandling the issue and acting under political pressure.
BJP demands immediate appeal and all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
Karnataka's reservoirs are at low levels, aggravating drinking water scarcity.
- Who
- Karnataka government and BJP opposition
- What
- Appeal against CWRC order to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
- When
- Appeal to be filed on July 29
- Where
- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Karnataka claims water scarcity and inability to comply; BJP alleges government mishandling and political pressure
Karnataka Government
BJP Opposition
Appeal Decision
Karnataka Government
The Karnataka government is filing an appeal against the CWRC's order to release water to Tamil Nadu, citing water scarcity and inability to comply.
BJP Opposition
The BJP opposes the government's decision to release water and urges an immediate appeal, accusing the government of failing to protect Karnataka's interests.
Government's Handling of the Issue
Karnataka Government
The government claims it is taking necessary legal steps to challenge the order.
BJP Opposition
The BJP alleges that the government has mishandled the situation due to lack of interest and ineffective presentation of Karnataka's case.
Political Motivations
Karnataka Government
No specific political motivations mentioned by the government.
BJP Opposition
The BJP claims the government is acting under pressure from the Congress high command to be lenient towards Tamil Nadu.
- CWRC Order
- 3,500 cusecs at Biligundlu for 15 days, totaling 4 TMC
- Appeal Authority
- Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
- Karnataka's Position
- Not in a position to release water due to severe water shortage
- BJP's Demand
- Immediate appeal and all-party meeting
- BJP's Allegation
- Government acting under Congress high command's pressure
Sources
K’taka BJP blames Cong govt over CWRC order on Cauvery water release to TN, seeks appeal
K’taka govt to appeal against CWRC order on Cauvery water release to TN: Min Reddy
Agitation intensifies in K’taka over Cauvery water sharing with Tamil Nadu