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Cauvery issue

Fortunately, the Karnataka bandh called to protest the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award was peaceful. Its success does not necessarily mean that it reflects the public opinion. Life in Bangalore, Mysore, and the Cauvery basin region came to a standstill because of the hype created by chauvinistic elements. There are many in Karnataka who welcome the award and a few have even expressed their opinion openly. Only some outfits are trying to disrupt normal life in a bid to protect their narrow interests. If some sections are reluctant to accept the legitimate award of a tribunal, why should tribunals be set up in the first place?

L. Radanika,
Mangalore

Can't we adopt satyagraha, which is more effective than bandhs that inflict losses on the economy, to protest? The Cauvery issue can be solved only through talks. What have we achieved by organising the bandh except bringing the lives of lakhs of people to a standstill?

Bejawada Venkateswarlu,
Kurnool

The very purpose of constituting the Tribunal was to bring about a just resolution of the Cauvery dispute. The object has been adequately achieved after a prolonged battle but has ironically resulted in disturbances. The political parties are clear that their survival is solely dependant on perennial turbulence in the country. The day the people realise the ploy, the country will move on the path of progress.

J. Jeevitha,
Chennai

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