A gamble on the Cauvery issue

The article discusses Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's decision to initiate direct talks with Karnataka on the long-standing Cauvery water dispute, marking a significant departure from Tamil Nadu's traditional policy of preferring adjudication. It highlights the current water deficit faced by Tamil Nadu, the established dispute resolution mechanisms like the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT), Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), and the Supreme Court's role. The article also touches upon the historical context of failed negotiations, the potential for Karnataka to raise the Mekedatu dam project during these talks, and the challenges of resolving such contentious inter-state issues through personal equations.