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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Proposes Karnataka Talks on Cauvery Dispute
✍️ mid-day.com
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 07:04 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu stated that he has suggested initiating talks with Karnataka to address the long-standing Cauvery water dispute.
The Cauvery water dispute has been a source of tension between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for decades. Chief Minister Vijay recently announced that he has put forward a proposal to the Karnataka government to commence formal talks aimed at resolving the issue. The proposal, according to Vijay, seeks a mutually acceptable sharing arrangement that would benefit both states. If accepted, the talks could pave the way for a comprehensive agreement and reduce the likelihood of future conflicts over water allocation.