Jul 31, 2026 02:54 PM IST Karnataka to consult Opposition before decision on Cauvery water release: DK Shivakumar Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said the state government will consult Opposition leaders and seek legal advice before deciding on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, following the Cauvery Water Management Authority's direction to release 3,500 cusecs daily.
He said the government would work collectively on the issue and assured that there would be no shortage of drinking water in the state over the coming year. #watch | Bengaluru: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar says, "The stand of the Karnataka government is that I have to take my opposition party leaders into confidence.
I have to seek legal advice, and then I will take a call after discussing it with them.
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