KARNATAKA CM’S MAJOR STATEMENT ON RELATIONSHIP WITH TN

H D Kumaraswamy, the Chief Minister designate of Karnataka visited Srirangam on Sunday where he suggested that bilateral talks between the two states were a better way to solve the Cauvery issue.

Addressing media persons, Kumaraswamy said he was looking forward to having friendly relationship with Tamil Nadu in the matters of Cauvery water sharing. “Farmers from both sides are facing problems. We have to solve it and have to live together. I will give my full co-operation to solve the issue amicably. I have come here (Srirangam temple) to pray for rain so that both the States can enjoy fair distribution of Cauvery water.”

He added that Karnataka would comply with Supreme Court order and co-operate with Tamil Nadu on the Issue.