Cauvery issue: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy expresses outrage over CWRC order
Hindustan TimesExpressing his strong objections to Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee recommending Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said it is against the spirit of the constitution and federalism. Cauvery issue: JD leader Kumaraswamy expresses outrage over CWRC order The former chief minister said the state government does not have the courage to defy this order. "Despite all the reservoirs being empty due to lack of rain, another big shock to the state is that the CWRC has again ordered to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu daily for 15 days. On one hand, farmers are perplexed by power cuts, while on the other hand, the Cauvery issue is also affecting them, Kumaraswamy further said, adding that the Congress government in the state is of the mindset to let Cauvery water flow to Tamil Nadu, even if Kannadigas shed tears.