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Cauvery issue merges states
Kashmir Times. Dated: 4/17/2018 5:35:00 PM
Dear Editor,
It is unfortunate that Cauvery water dispute has taken an ugly scene in Tamilnadu. IPL matches are being shifted outside Chennai. As suggested by the Supreme Court, the Centre must frame the scheme acceptable to both the states Tamilnadu & Karnataka. In 2007, violence had erupted after the tribunal's ruling. Once Supreme Court has given its decision, it must be followed.
However, political agents have dared to use it to their purpose, exploiting people's emotions and instigating violent protests. While protests should be part of democracy, violence poses a larger threat to the very democratic foundation of this country. All efforts should be to arrive at a peaceful solution. Also, the river is this country's resources. The states can share it. But to seek sole right custody is a little absurd. The government should rather merge the states rather than divide the water. Who knows, that might put an end to this inter-state violence.
—Mahesh Kapasi,
B-49 Gulmohar Park, New Delhi