Karnataka Protests Water Release to Tamil Nadu Despite Ongoing Drought

Pro-Kannada and farmer groups in Karnataka protest release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu per court order.
Protests include strikes, rallies, and closure of schools/colleges in parts of Karnataka including Bengaluru.
Tamil Nadu argues it has right to share of Cauvery water, vital for agriculture in both states.
Dispute over Cauvery water sharing is a long-standing legal battle between the states.
Karnataka plans to challenge water release in Supreme Court citing ongoing drought conditions.