'Let Cauvery unite our people': Karnataka BJP chief calls on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to bridge 'differences'
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra wrote to Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay urging cooperation on the Cauvery water dispute and support for the Mekedatu reservoir project.
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, triggering protests in Karnataka.
The DMK has moved the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the water release order and clearance of the accumulated shortfall.
Vijayendra cited the resolution of the Thiruvalluvar statue dispute by BS Yediyurappa and M Karunanidhi as an example of statesmanship.
The Mekedatu project is proposed to address Bengaluru's drinking water needs without compromising Tamil Nadu's legitimate share of Cauvery waters.
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