Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar asks Tamil Nadu counterpart M. K. Stalin’s successor? (The provided source says “Vijay,” referring to Tamil Nadu’s chief minister) to defer a planned visit to Bengaluru, citing that “the atmosphere is not right at this point of time.” Shivakumar’s request comes as protests intensify across Karnataka following the Cauvery water release order, with demonstrators pressuring the state government over the terms of the release.
Several reports note that Tamil Nadu plans to approach the Supreme Court to seek its share of Cauvery waters. Karnataka, in turn, asserts that it is working to protect state interests and refers to infrastructure linked to the Mekedatu project as part of its broader position. Opposition parties in both states are also described as increasing pressure on their respective governments, adding to the political heat around the dispute.
The reports collectively frame the latest developments as an escalation in the Cauvery water row, combining public demonstrations with parallel legal efforts and renewed political activity in both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
