Cauvery issue: PM Modi says violence in Karnataka 'distressful', appeals for peace
Responding to the ongoing unrest in Karnataka over Cauvery water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 September said that he was deeply "pained" at the developments and has appealed for peace in the state.
Asserting that violence would do no good, PM Modi urged the people of the state to find solution through restraint and mutual consent.
PM Modi further affirmed that this particular dispute between the neighbouring states could only be solved legally and breaking the law will have adverse reactions.
Adding that nation building was above everything else PM Modi asked people to display sensitivity and to remember their civic responsibilities.
Situation that has emerged in Karnataka & Tamil Nadu, as a fallout of issue of distribution of waters of Cauvery River, is distressful: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
I am personally pained at the developments: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
Violence cannot provide a solution to any problem. In a democracy, solutions are found through restraint and mutual dialogue: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
This dispute can only be solved within the legal ambit. Breaking the law is not a viable alternative: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
The violence and arson seen in the last two days is only causing loss to the poor, and to our nation’s property: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
Whenever the country has faced adverse circumstances, the people of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, just like people across the country (1/2)
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
have always handled the situation with sensitivity: PM @narendramodi (2/2)
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
I appeal to the people of the two States, to display sensitivity, and also keep in mind their civic responsibilities: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
I trust you will keep national interest and nation building above all else (1/1)
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
and give priority to restraint, harmony, and finding a solution, eschewing violence, destruction and arson: PM @narendramodi (2/2)
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2016
One person was killed and another was injured in police firing in Karnataka on 12 September as the Cauvery water sharing row with Tamil Nadu turned violent, escalating tensions between the two states.
More than 20 buses were set on fire by protesters in KPN bus depot in Bengaluru. Around 15,000 police were deployed as section 144 was imposed in the state.
Violence flared up in the city with curfew being imposed on Monday night on 16 police limits of Bengaluru following the continued violence. The curfew is likely remain in force for three days.
First published: 13 September 2016, 1:01 IST
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