Despite farmers' opposition, TN CM to pursue bilateral talks with Karnataka on Cauvery
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay is pursuing bilateral talks with Karnataka on the Cauvery water dispute despite farmers' opposition.
Farmers and the Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers' Association demand legal options instead of talks, arguing it contradicts the Supreme Court verdict.
Between June 1 and July 22, 2026, Tamil Nadu received only 3.5 TMC ft of water against the entitled 31 TMC ft under the Supreme Court schedule.
The Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary stated that Karnataka does not need Tamil Nadu's consent to build the Mekedatu balancing reservoir.
The opposition DMK demands a dedicated tribunal to resolve the dispute and obtain Tamil Nadu's rightful water share.
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