Karnataka BJP Urges Strong Representation on Cauvery Dispute as Congress Faces Criticism

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra calls for stronger representation before the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal in Delhi. He criticizes the Congress government’s allocation of funds for backward communities and highlights Karnataka's adherence to tribunal orders during the last monsoon season. Congress leader DK Shivakumar advocates for mutual cooperation with Tamil Nadu.

Amid escalating tensions over the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president BY Vijayendra urged the Chief Minister to advocate more effectively before the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal in Delhi.

Vijayendra emphasized Karnataka's compliance with tribunal orders during the last monsoon, stating the BJP has already informed the Chief Minister to prioritize farmers' interests. He criticized the Congress government for what he termed as grave injustice to backward communities, contrasting it with the previous Yediyurappa government's record on fund allocations.

Lashing out over the alleged Karnataka Maharishi Valmiki Corporation Board scam, Vijayendra accused the Congress of diverting funds meant for Dalits to election campaigns. Meanwhile, Congress leader DK Shivakumar expressed a willingness for dialogue with Tamil Nadu, stressing cooperative efforts for mutual benefit in managing Cauvery's water resources.