Under a sharp attack from BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) over the last few weeks on the issue of releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged the Opposition parties not to indulge in politics over land, water and language issues.
“The State government is committed to protecting the interest of the State’s farmers. However, since the matter is in court and Cauvery Water Management Authority, the constitution bound State government has to behave responsibly,” he said in a statement. “Why the Opposition parties that are seeking my resignation now did not ask for the same during the all-party meeting?,” he wondered.
