Chintamani Drowned in Cauvery Bandh

The 'Karnataka Bandh' called by various organisations and political parties, including the ruling BJP, to protest the demand by Tamil Nadu for the release of Cauvery water was observed successfully in Chintamani- but with passivity. Chintamani has had three 'Bandhs' in three weeks.
It is amazing how the whole of Karnataka stands united every time the Cauvery river sharing issue arises. The Cauvery river water is used by 8 million to 10 million people in Karnataka. Although the rest of Karnataka , over 50 million, have their own water woes and river disputes, like Krishna River dispute, Chitravathi dam issue in our own district, it is amusing why only Cauvery river issue gets the widespread attention.
Chintamani's municipality is trying hard to fulfill the water requirement of the town. MLA Dr M.C.Sudhakar did a hunger strike (a link ) to grab the attention of the concerned authorities and ministries to look into the shortfall of water in Chintamani. He had demanded for sanction of funds to dig bore wells and restoration of many lakes around Chintamani.
Now that we have supported the farmers of Mysore, Mandya districts and also the domestic users of the Cauvery water in Bangalore by observing a Bandh, are we not entitled to get the Cauvery water too? When the neighbouring Tamil Nadu can outrageously demand for a vast share of Cauvery water, Chintamani has every right to demand a Cauvery water link, can't we?

A Clash That Brought Shame

On Sunday, just when the people of Chintamani were happy to watch the unveiling of a show from the Sun, what proceeded later in the evening is nothing less than degradation of  humanity.
The clash between the two groups ended in a death of a Police constable who intervened to restore peace. The police who was on duty and who tried to control the mischief mongers was badly injured. He later succumbed in the hospital. And, this gruesome incident disrupted the peaceful situation that was prevailing in the town. This morning a few people blocked the roads and called for 'Chintamani Bandh'. People who had plans to travel were seen stranded at the bus stand. The schools and colleges were closed. The school/college students who had already arrived had a hard time getting back home.

The traders/businessmen who were coming to terms with the loss from the 'Bharat Bandh' had to yet again face the brunt of this shallowness in the society. The laborers who earn their daily bread didn't get their today's earnings because the trucks avoided  from entering the town and the business establishments were closed.
Hope the fanaticism doesn't show up it's ugly head and bring disrepute to the whole of Chintamani again.