Archive · 25 Jul 2026
TN CM Proposes Bilateral Talks on Cauvery Issue
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay, has proposed to have direct talks with Karnataka's Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, to resolve the long-standing dispute over sharing water from the Cauvery river.
This proposal has received criticism from farmers' organizations and political parties in Tamil Nadu, who believe the issue should be resolved through legal means established by the Supreme Court.
The talks are scheduled for August 3 in Bengaluru and will also discuss the proposed Mekedatu dam project, which Tamil Nadu opposes.
The Supreme Court has set up authorities to manage water sharing between the two states.
Currently, Tamil Nadu has received much less water than it is entitled to under the Supreme Court's schedule.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay proposes bilateral talks with Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute.
Talks are scheduled for August 3 in Bengaluru and will also discuss the Mekedatu dam project.
Farmers' organizations and political parties in Tamil Nadu criticize the proposal, advocating for legal resolution.
Tamil Nadu has received only 3.5 TMC ft of water from June 1 to July 22, 2026, against the entitled 31 TMC ft.
The Supreme Court has established the Cauvery Water Management Authority and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to manage water sharing.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Proposal for bilateral talks on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute
- When
- August 3
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To seek an amicable solution to the long-standing Cauvery river water-sharing dispute
Pro-Bilateral Talks
Anti-Bilateral Talks
Method of Resolution
Pro-Bilateral Talks
Supports bilateral talks to resolve the Cauvery water-sharing dispute.
Anti-Bilateral Talks
Opposes bilateral talks, advocating for legal mechanisms established by the Supreme Court.
Mekedatu Dam Project
Pro-Bilateral Talks
Willing to discuss the Mekedatu dam project as part of the talks.
Anti-Bilateral Talks
Strongly opposes any talks on the Mekedatu dam project, insisting it would affect Tamil Nadu's interests.
- Chief Ministers Involved
- C Joseph Vijay (Tamil Nadu), D K Shivakumar (Karnataka)
- Date of Proposed Talks
- August 3
- Supreme Court Judgment Year
- 2018
- Water Received by Tamil Nadu (June 1 - July 22, 2026)
- 3.5 TMC ft
- Water Entitlement of Tamil Nadu
- 31 TMC ft
- CWRC Meeting Date
- July 28
