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Karnataka CM Delays Tamil Nadu CM Visit Over Water Dispute
The leaders of two Indian states, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, were supposed to meet on August 3 to talk about sharing water from the Cauvery River.
But in Karnataka, people were upset and protested because the state had to give water to Tamil Nadu.
The Karnataka leader, D K Shivakumar, asked the Tamil Nadu leader, C Vijay Joseph, to postpone the visit until the protests calm down.
He said the meeting should happen in a peaceful and friendly environment.
The leaders also talked about a big water project called Mekedatu, which would help Tamil Nadu get more water and give Karnataka some power.
Karnataka will hold a meeting with all parties and invite the Tamil Nadu leader again once things settle.
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar asked Tamil Nadu CM C Vijay Joseph to postpone his August 3 visit to Bengaluru.
The postponement follows the CWMA order to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu and the Supreme Court’s directive to release 177.25 TMC.
Protests in Mandya included tearing posters of Vijay’s film and halting screenings.
Shivakumar highlighted the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, saying it would benefit Tamil Nadu more than Karnataka, providing about 400 MW of hydropower.
Karnataka plans an all‑party meeting and will invite Vijay again once the situation calms.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph
- What
- Postponement of the August 3 meeting over the Cauvery water dispute
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Why
- Protests and a charged atmosphere following the CWMA order and Supreme Court directive
Key facts
- Proposed Meeting Date
- August 3, 2024
- Postponed By
- Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar
- Reason
- Charged atmosphere due to Cauvery water dispute protests
- CWMA Order
- Release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
- Supreme Court Directive
- Release 177.25 TMC to Tamil Nadu
Quotes
D.K. Shivakumar
Chief Minister of Karnataka
“I expressed desire to meet the previous Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin for a meeting (over Cauvery dispute) but the meeting could not be materialised then. Later Assembly elections came in the way and the Government changed in Tamil Nadu bringing Joseph Vjay to power who has expressed his willingness for a meeting. ”
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“"I request him to defer his proposed visit for a short while. At present, the atmosphere is beginning to improve. There is good rainfall and water inflows are increasing. Let us hold our meeting in a more conducive and cordial atmosphere."”
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Sources
DKS Asks Vijay to Defer Karnataka Visit Considering Charged Atmosphere
Atmosphere Not Right: Amid Cauvery Row, DK Shivakumar Delays Meet With Vijay
DKS appeals to Vijay to put off Bengaluru visit
Please defer August 3 meeting: CM Shivakumar to TN CM Vijay following Cauvery protests








