Cauvery issue: Protecting farmers' interests and upholding law both important, says D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has emphasized the importance of both protecting farmers' interests and adhering to legal frameworks in the ongoing Cauvery dispute.

Shivakumar cautioned that failure to follow the law could result in the dam coming under Central government control. The Chief Minister's remarks underscore the state's balancing act between safeguarding local agricultural concerns and maintaining compliance with inter-state water-sharing agreements.