Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Karnataka Minister Says No Need for BJP Protest on Cauvery
The state of Karnataka has a big river problem called the Cauvery.
A minister named Ramalinga Reddy said that the BJP, a political party, should not protest near a dam because the state is already working on legal ways to protect its water.
Karnataka will give a little water to the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu for a couple of weeks.
The minister also said that people in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have enough water for drinking because of recent rains.
He wants everyone to stay united and not fight over water.
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy criticized BJP protest near KRS Dam over Cauvery water sharing.
He said Karnataka is pursuing all legal and political measures to protect its interests and farmers.
The state has agreed to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days.
Karnataka reports no immediate drinking water shortage despite deficient rainfall, citing recent rains.
Tamil Nadu also has sufficient water in Mettur and Bhavani-Eloor reservoirs and faces no shortage.
- Who
- Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy
- What
- Criticized BJP protest and explained water sharing and availability
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Karnataka, near Krishna Raja Sagar Dam in Mandya
- Why
- To maintain unity and assure water supply, counter protest
- Minister
- Ramalinga Reddy
- Water Release
- 3,500 cusecs for 15 days
- Water Availability
- No immediate shortage
- Reservoirs
- Mettur and Bhavani-Eloor
- Rainfall
- Deficient but recent rains alleviated concerns