Linking of Karnataka and TN rivers only fix to Cauvery water dispute

BJP leader from Tamil Nadu L Ganesan has suggested that linking of rivers between his native state and Karnataka is the only fix to resolve the water disputes between states, such as the ongoing Cauvery row between the South Indian neighboring states.

He said that "Linking of rivers is the only solution to the river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka".

The central government had allocated funds for the same," he told reporters. Defending the central government on charges of them not playing an active role to resolve the Cauvery river water dispute, he said the central government maintains cordial relations with all states.

As such, it was paying attention to Tamil Nadu's needs, he said. To a question, he said the BJP planned to go it alone in October 24 local body elections in Tamil Nadu.