Though the Supreme Court has reprimanded the Centre for failing to frame a scheme and has directed it to do so by May 3, it has unwittingly provided an opportunity to the Centre to drag out the issue in the face of the Karnataka polls (“Cauvery: SC slams Centre’s inaction”, April 10). The Centre will most probably either seek more time under the pretext of maintaining law and order in the poll-bound State or frame a draft scheme ensuring that the sentiments of the Kannadigas are not hurt. Even if the court reviews and suggests amendments, the elections would have concluded by then.
V. Subramanian,
Chennai
The root cause behind the Cauvery issue is the perpetual election mood that persists in our country. Every ruling party is reluctant to take crucial decisions that could disturb their vote banks. The Centre’s inaction in the Cauvery issue is perhaps because of its aspiration to unseat the incumbent in Karnataka. But are we content with our elected representatives’ low productivity? It is high time we have simultaneous elections to ensure maximum governance.
Utkarsh Agrawal,
Allahabad
