Tamil Nadu: Farmers Bury Themselves in Sand, Demand Immediate Cauvery Water Release

Cauvery water dispute: TN farmers bury themselves in sand to seek immediate release from Karnataka

Tamil Nadu farmers staged an unusual protest on August 2 as they buried themselves in sand to seek immediate release of water from the Cauvery River from the Karnataka government. Politics have now erupted over the issue, with farmers calling for CM Vijay to move the top court.

Cauvery water dispute: TN farmers stage unusual protest, bury themselves in sand

They condemned Karnataka for treating Tamil Nadu as a 'drainage state' by releasing only excess water. They also reiterated their opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project.

Tamil Nadu farmers hold dramatic sand-burial protest, demand immediate Cauvery water release

The demonstration was led by Farmers' Association leader Ayya Kannu on Sunday, during which the protesting farmers said that despite repeated appeals for water to save the Kuruvai crop, Karnataka has not released Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

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Tamil Nadu: Farmers bury themselves in sand, demand immediate Cauvery water release

The demonstration was led by Farmers' Association leader Ayya Kannu on Sunday, during which the protesting farmers said that despite repeated appeals for water to save the Kuruvai crop, Karnataka has not released Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Farmers Bury Themselves In Sand, Demand Release Of Cauvery Water

In a dramatic protest in Tiruchirappalli, farmers led by Ayya Kannu buried themselves in the sand of the dry Cauvery riverbed to demand the immediate release of water for irrigation. The protesters accused Karnataka of failing to provide Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water, warning that the shortage could severely impact the Kuruvai crop.