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Tamil Nadu: Protests Against Karnataka Over Cauvery Water Dispute Intensify, Over 40,000 Shops Closed In Thanjavur
Shops in Tamil Nadu closed as a protest against Cauvery Issue. (Representative image).
Over 40,000 shops in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district closed on Wednesday (11 October) as a protest against Karnataka's refusal to supply Cauvery river water.
As reported by Mint, the Cauvery Basin Protection Coalition organised the shutdown to express Tamil Nadu's discontent.
Earlier, Tamil Nadu's Assembly passed a unanimous resolution urging the Union government to compel Karnataka to release Cauvery water as directed by the Cauvery Water Management Authority.
Chief Minister MK Stalin emphasised the need to protect the livelihoods of Cauvery delta farmers who are crucial to the state's agriculture.
The Cauvery water dispute involves Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry and has its roots in historical agreements and ongoing disagreements over water use.
The Supreme Court's 2018 ruling reduced Karnataka's annual water releases, impacting Tamil Nadu's share. To enforce this, the Cauvery Water Management Authority was established.
In August, Tamil Nadu sought Supreme Court intervention to make Karnataka state release water according to the 2007 Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award.
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has reiterated Karnataka's obligation to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over a 15-day period.
Amidst this impasse, the shutdown in Thanjavur stands as a expression of Tamil Nadu's demand for equitable water distribution, reflecting the urgency of a resolution in this enduring conflict.
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