1. Protests part of democratic traditions, will not prevent them: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Stating that the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) were indulging in politics over release of Cauvery water, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on September 25 said that the Karnataka government would not stop the protests that have broken out over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. “Protest is part of democratic traditions. We will not move to prevent protests,” he said.
Incidentally, Bengaluru Bandh has been called on September 26 by several pro-Kannada organisations with support from a large number of farmers’ associations. Accusing the Opposition of indulging in politics by demanding his resignation, the CM said that the State would strongly argue against the release of water when the matter comes before in Supreme Court on September 26.
