The chief minister was responding to a question on BJP’s criticism of his government for releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, despite the river basin region in the state facing the threat of water scarcity due to deficit rainfall. Pointing out that Karnataka was not releasing water to Tamil Nadu with joy but because of the CWMA order, Siddaramaiah said the government is duty-bound to protect the interest of the state’s farmers, and drinking water needs of Mysuru, Bengaluru, and several other districts.
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