Tamil Nadu CM seeks direct talks with Karnataka on Cauvery water-sharing

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is pursuing direct talks with Karnataka to resolve the long-standing Cauvery river water-sharing dispute. The move represents a shift from the state's traditional reliance on legal and tribunal-based approaches to settle the contentious issue.

The Cauvery waters dispute has been a source of tension between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for decades, with both states competing for irrigation and drinking water rights from the river. Stalin's initiative aims to find a negotiated settlement that addresses the concerns of both states.