This Article is From Apr 08, 2018

Cauvery Water Issue Highlights: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Share Stage During Chennai Cauvery Protests

Tamil Nadu has witnessed a number of agitations by political parties and protests by farmer groups demanding immediate action in the Cauvery issue.

Cauvery Water Issue Highlights: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Share Stage During Chennai Cauvery Protests

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Ilaiyaraaja protesting the delay in Cauvery Management Board

Chennai: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth today protested against the delay in setting up the Cauvery Management Board as directed by the Supreme Court. Kamal Haasan, who has also entered politics recently and floated his political party Makkal Needhi Maiam, has also joined the protests. 

The thalaivaar said conducting IPL matches in the state, which is on the boil, is an "embarrassment". He also said that players and spectators should be allowed to sport black bands inside the stadiums in protest. 

The protests have also drawn support from other top Tamil actors, including Dhanush, Vijay, Surya, Sathyaraj, Sivakumar, Nassar, Vishal, Karthi, Sivakarthikeyan and Padma Vibhushan awardee and music director Ilaiyaraaja. 

Tamil Nadu has witnessed a number of agitations, state-wide shutdown by opposition parties, hunger strike by political parties, arrests of politicians and protests by farmer groups demanding immediate action in the Cauvery issue. 
 

Here are the highlights of the protests against delay in setting up the Cauvery Management Board:

Apr 08, 2018 14:33 (IST)
"We are not here protesting for someone who has 500 acres of land, we are here to protest for those farmers who have sometimes even less than an acre of land. Please show them as the face of protests, show people their tears and even Karnataka will see their grief," says Rajunikanth.
Apr 08, 2018 14:32 (IST)
There is just one thing Tamil Nadu wants - Cauvery Management Board. If this is not formed, the centre will be the reason for Tamil Nadu's anger and unhappiness: Rajinikanth
Apr 08, 2018 13:10 (IST)
IPL In Chennai An Embarrassment When Cauvery Protests On: Rajinikanth
Attacking the government which is being blamed by parties across the state for dragging its feet over setting up the Cauvery Board, the 67-year-old actor warned that the centre would earn Tamil Nadu's wrath if the board was not formed on an urgent basis. "There has already been a delay," said the actor, who announced in December that he will launch his political party and contest all 234 seats in the assembly elections. 
Apr 08, 2018 13:02 (IST)
Supreme Court verdict has clearly asked the centre to form the Cauvery Management Board. But the centre is delaying it: Rajinikanth
Apr 08, 2018 12:57 (IST)
The prime minister needs to expedite the Cauvery Management Board. If the board is not constituted, the centre will face the wrath of the people of Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth
Apr 08, 2018 12:54 (IST)
Rajinikanth urged the BCCI to cancel the IPL matches in Chennai. He also said players should be allowed to sport black bands during matches. If not, at least the spectators should be allowed. 
Apr 08, 2018 12:43 (IST)
Tamil film fraternity comes together in protests over demand for Cauvery Management Board in Chennai.
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