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Cauvery water row: How every release order has sparked protests in Karnataka for over three decades
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Every major order directing Karnataka to release Cauvery water, from the 1991 tribunal award to the 2016 Supreme Court rulings, the 2023 CWMA order, and the latest 2026 directive, has triggered protests, political mobilization, and legal battles.
The Cauvery water dispute has caused recurring protests in Karnataka for over three decades.
The pattern includes a cycle of release orders followed by protests and legal challenges.
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