Will take steps to protect Puducherry’s interests in getting its due share of Cauvery water: CM Rangasamy
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy announced plans to safeguard Puducherry's interests in securing its share of Cauvery water for the Karaikal region. He addressed concerns regarding Karnataka's construction of a reservoir and its impact on water distribution among riparian states. Additionally, he mentioned extending summer holidays for schools and the recent swearing-in of a new legislator.
- ▪Chief Minister N. Rangasamy emphasized the need to protect Puducherry's water rights.
- ▪He expressed concerns over Karnataka's reservoir construction affecting water distribution.
- ▪Summer holidays for schools in Puducherry have been extended until June 4.
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Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Friday (May 29, 2026) said he would take necessary steps to protect the interests of Puducherry in getting its due share of the Cauvery water for the Karaikal region of the Union Territory (UT).Interacting with reporters after attending a ceremony in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said his government would take all the necessary measures to protect the interests of farmers in Karaikal.He was responding to a query on the Karnataka government’s decision to construct a reservoir across Mekedatu and the resultant apprehensions of the riparian States in getting their share of the Cauvery water.To another query on a CBSE circular directing States and Union Territories to introduce the three-language formula, he said, “I have written to the Union…
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