‘Use social media for objective analysis of Cauvery issue’

‘Use social media for objective analysis of Cauvery issue’

In a context where social media is extensively used to spread rumours and false information, Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission chairman T.N. Prakash Kammaradi on Tuesday said it should instead be used to do an objective analysis of the Cauvery issue and unite people. The “enlightened” people of Bengaluru, comprising both Kannadigas and Tamilians, should do this, he said.

Mr. Kammaradi said the water issue should be analysed not only from the point of irrigation but also by taking into account water requirement for forest, ecology, wells and groundwater recharge, and drinking purpose in the basin. The IT sector in Bengaluru should come forward for an objective analysis through social media. He told The Hindu that in reality the common people of both States do not know the water level in the KRS or Mettur dam. Information on this should be shared through photographs in the social media.

Meanwhile, several stars of the Kannada film industry took to social media platforms to appeal for peace. Actor and former Mandya MP Ramya tweeted, “Violence is not the solution to the problem. Violence begets violence.”

Actor Ganesh in a video on Facebook said he was pained by the violence. He appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony.

Let us not allow fringe elements to hijack our peaceful fight towards our rightful share of Cauvery waters.

Yash,actor

Source:The Hindu