SM Krishna advises 4 riparian states to formulate formula to end Cauvery issue

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna on Sunday said all the four riparian states should discuss and formulate a distress formula aimed at putting an end to the Cauvery river water sharing dispute.

The former External Affairs Minister was also appreciative of the state government's stand on the issue.

"If we have to put an end to this dispute, it is appropriate for all the four states (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Puducherry) to discuss and formulate the distress formula, and within its framework appropriate decisions have to be made regarding the management of the river water," Krishna said.

Speaking to reporters here, the veteran leader said when there is deficit rainfall, the Cauvery issue makes noise, as there is demand for water, and Tamil Nadu's statements in this regard mostly seem to be "withering" the facts. (PTI)