BackModi’s intervention not required in Cauvery dispute: B.S. Yeddyurappa
Around 100 vehicles had been set on fire and two people have died due to the violence over sharing of Cauvery river water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has said that the intervention of the prime minister in the Cauvery river water dispute is not required.
On Friday, Yeddyurappa, a member of Parliament from Karnataka, said that the matter was before the Supreme Court and that the PM’s intervention would not be helpful.
His statement came amid protest by farmers and pro-Karnataka groups seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention, a demand that has the government’s backing.
“I earnestly request you, not only as PM but as head of the federal system, to call a meeting of the Chief Ministers of the states (forthwith on a few hours notice) to resolve the impasse," chief minister Siddaramaiah said in a letter to Modi on 9 September.
He has also asked for an appointment with Modi, but till date there has been no response to the letter and no appointment given, according to the chief minister’s office.
“The state BJP should have taken the government to meet the PM as it is about the suffering of the people. Instead, Yeddyurappa is not helping. How right is this?" G. Parameshwar, Karnataka Congress unit president and state home minister said on Friday.
Former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief H.D. Devegowda already met Modi on 10 September. JD(S) has also demanded Rs50,000 per acre in compensation to farmers.
On 12 September, the Supreme Court directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water every day till 20 September.
So far, the issue has resulted in widespread protests and violence. On Monday, many parts of the state, particularly Bengaluru witnessed violence and arson over videos of Kannada-speaking people beaten up in Tamil Nadu and the revised SC order.
Around 100 vehicles had been set on fire and two people have died due to the violence. “I appeal to the people of the two states, to display sensitivity, and also keep in mind their civic responsibilities," Modi tweeted on 13 September.
The Supreme Court will hear the case on 20 September.
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