Karnataka BJP to Protest Cauvery Water Issue on July 31

He appealed to farmers' organisations and other associations to participate in the agitation and extend support to farmers facing hardships due to the prevailing water crisis.

Vijayendra alleged that the state government had failed to effectively present Karnataka's case before the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).

He alleged that the lawyers and officials representing the state did not provide comprehensive information regarding water availability in Karnataka.

"Farmers in Karnataka are facing severe distress, particularly those in the Cauvery basin, due to inadequate rainfall. The state government released water to Tamil Nadu even before the CWRC issued its directions, and now Karnataka may have to release more water because of the committee's decision," he said.

He further contended that farmers in the Cauvery command area could face difficulties even in accessing drinking water and questioned why the government had not placed the actual ground situation before the CWRC.

Criticising CM Shivakumar, Vijayendra alleged that he had advised farmers in the Cauvery basin against taking up sowing activities of water-intensive crops. He accused the government of betraying the state's farmers and claimed that it was acting to keep its ally in Tamil Nadu politically satisfied.

"The Chief Minister must respond to the plight of Karnataka's farmers. If there is sufficient water available for the state, a decision on releasing water to Tamil Nadu can be taken thereafter," he added.

On the political front, Vijayendra referred to senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah's reported statement about stepping away from electoral politics and claimed that the development would adversely affect the party's prospects in the 2028 Assembly elections.

"With Siddaramaiah deciding to withdraw from electoral politics, the Congress party's tally will come down to 50-60 seats in the 2028 elections," Vijayendra asserted.