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The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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Karnataka CM Says Cauvery Water Situation Has Improved
- The water situation in the Cauvery basin has become a little better because of the recent rainfall, and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday again requested Kannada organisations to withdraw their proposed Statewide bandh on August 13.
- However, Kannada Chaluvali leader Vatal Nagaraj, who is leading the protest, said that the bandh would take place as planned.
- Speaking at an all-party meeting, the Chief Minister said that Karnataka is closely watching the Cauvery water situation, including the petition filed in the Supreme Court by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the Opposition party in Tamil Nadu. He also said that after the recent rains, only a limited amount of water is being released from the reservoirs.
- The all-party meeting was called to discuss the concerns over the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)’s order asking Karnataka to follow the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC)’s direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water every day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
- The CWMA’s order led to protests in different parts of Karnataka.
- According to data shared by the Water Resources Department, Karnataka was releasing 25,000 cusecs of water from the Kabini reservoir and 1,819 cusecs from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir to Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
- Shivakumar clarified that the State is releasing only a limited amount of water through canals to fill lakes and tanks meant for drinking water, and not for irrigation.
- The Chief Minister again said that the proposed Mekedatu project on the Cauvery is the long-term solution to the water problems faced by both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- He assured that Karnataka will respect the law and follow the orders of the Supreme Court while protecting the interests of the State.
- Shivakumar also said that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had agreed to postpone his visit to Bengaluru to discuss the Cauvery issue.
- He said that the four reservoirs in the Cauvery basin are together receiving around 68,000 cusecs of water.
- He explained that the State’s dams were not full earlier because there was no rain, but the recent rainfall has slightly improved the situation, and the Kabini reservoir is now full.
- When asked if he would be able to convince Mr. Vijay about Karnataka’s situation, Mr. Shivakumar said, “We will make him understand the situation, and he will understand. Though he is new to politics, he is courageous.”
- The Chief Minister also said that he will speak to protesting farmers, Kannada organisations, and Opposition leaders, and that his Ministers will also hold talks with them.
- He appealed that since both the government and nature are supporting the people, there is no need for a bandh, as it will affect schools and business activities.
- Meanwhile, speaking in Mysuru, former MLA Vatal Nagaraj said that the bandh has not been called over just one issue.
- He said that more than 2,000 Kannada organisations have extended their support to the bandh.
- According to him, the bandh is being organised over several issues, including:
- the Mahadayi river water dispute,
- employment opportunities for Kannadigas,
- the development of Mysuru,
- the Hyderabad-Karnataka region,
- North Karnataka,
- Belagavi,
- Hubballi-Dharwad, and
- the border areas.
Bhiwani Produces Five of India’s Seven Commonwealth Games Boxing Gold Medallists
- For many years, the small and dusty town of Bhiwani, around 100 km from Delhi, has made India proud by producing many top-level boxers who have won medals around the world.
- On Saturday, boxers from Bhiwani created history at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, helping India win 10 boxing medals, which is the country’s best-ever performance in boxing at the Commonwealth Games.
- Out of India’s 7 gold medals, 5 gold medals were won by boxers from Bhiwani, showing the town’s strong hold in the sport.
- Bhiwani is often called the “Mini Cuba” of India because, like Cuba, it has produced many famous and successful boxers over the years.
- Bhiwani became famous around the world in 2008 when Vijender Singh, India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics. His success inspired many young boxers from Bhiwani to take up the sport and achieve great success.
- On Saturday in Glasgow, five boxers from Bhiwani stood on the victory podium after winning gold medals:
- Sakshi Chaudhary – Gold, 51 kg
- Preeti Pawar – Gold, 54 kg
- Jaismine Lamboria – Gold, 57 kg
- Priya Ghanghas – Gold, 60 kg
- Sachin Siwach – Gold, 60 kg (Men’s category)
- Jagdish Singh, the head of the Bhiwani Boxing Club, which has played a big role in making Bhiwani a boxing powerhouse, said that this record performance was possible because of the new and fair selection process used for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- He told The Hindu that the present selection system is based on open trials and is completely transparent. He also said that this system will help India perform better at the upcoming Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.
- Singh said that during the last two years, players were selected without any trials. Instead, coaches selected them using five to seven different points or standards decided by themselves.
- He compared the old system to a teacher giving marks in a classroom. According to him, some coaches were influenced by whether a player greeted them politely or had a good relationship with them. But in boxing, the only thing that should matter is how well a boxer performs inside the ring.
- After many players protested and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) stepped in, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) removed its controversial points-based “assessment” system and brought back the open trial-based selection process, Mr. Singh said.
- Singh, who also coached Glasgow gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary, said that this time the BFI officials organised fair selection trials in public, with neutral judges, so that every boxer got an equal and fair chance.
- Apart from the five gold medallists from Bhiwani, Ankush Panghal from Haryana won the gold medal in the 80 kg category, while the seventh gold medal for India was won by Arundhati Choudhary from Rajasthan in the 70 kg category.
- India also won three silver medals:
- Narender Berwal from Sorkhi village in Hansi, Haryana, won silver in the 90+ kg category.
- Jadumani Singh from Manipur won silver in the 55 kg category.
- Lovlina Borgohain from Assam won silver in the 75 kg category.
- Back in Dhanana village of Bhiwani, Priya Ghanghas’s family celebrated her victory with great happiness and pride.
- Priya’s father, Mahendra, told reporters that the entire village would give her a grand welcome when she returned home.
- Talking about her discipline, he said that her regular diet of churma, kheer, curd, and milk had played an important role in her success.
- He also said that every parent should learn from Priya’s example by encouraging their children to take part in sports and work hard to achieve success.
- The excellent performance of the Indian boxers at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games was praised by leaders from all political parties in Haryana.
Drug-free youth key to building a developed India: Modi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a national vision of making India’s youth drug-free, saying this is the foundation for building a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India). He said that today’s young people will be the ones who will enjoy the benefits of a developed India in the future.
- After launching the “Nasha Mukt Yuva” for “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” (Drug-Free Youth for Developed India Pledge Campaign), he said that as India is working towards becoming a developed country, it is very important for young people to stay physically and mentally healthy by keeping themselves away from drugs.
- The campaign was supported by more than 125 spiritual and public organisations, educational institutions, and industrial associations.
- The programme was held at more than 28,000 places across the country and was joined by over one crore youth, along with several Chief Ministers and Governors.
- Before the Prime Minister’s speech, the participating youth took a pledge to make India free from drugs.
- Modi said this campaign needs everyone’s support and participation. He announced that the pledge taken on Sunday will continue for the next 100 weeks. Every Sunday, activities related to art, culture, sports, meditation, spirituality, and social service will be organised so that the message of living a drug-free life reaches more and more people.
- Addressing the youth, he said that over the next 20 to 25 years they will build their own future, and by 2047 they will lead India towards becoming a developed nation and will also enjoy the success of that achievement.
- He said that young Indians are doing very well in start-ups, leading the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and achieving new success in sports, science, and space. He added that the country needs their energy, ideas, creativity, and talent.
- He stressed that staying away from drugs is necessary not only for the future of young people but also for the future and progress of the country.
- Modi said that when a young person becomes addicted to drugs, it is not only that person who suffers. A dream is lost before it can come true, the whole family goes through pain and often breaks apart, and when many families face such problems, the strength of society and the country also becomes weak.
- He said that hostile countries try to trap Indian youth in drug addiction. According to him, they earn money through drug trafficking while also trying to weaken India, and this is part of their harmful agenda. He said that every young person must be protected from falling into this trap.
- The Prime Minister appealed to people not to hide cases of drug addiction and instead seek professional help for young people struggling with substance abuse. He also said that rehabilitation centres have been set up to help people recover from addiction.
- He said that a person who defeats drug addiction is a true warrior and should be respected by society and given a second chance to rebuild his or her life.
- Modi said that the government is taking strict action against drug traffickers and drug dealers. He added that the number of arrests has increased a lot compared to previous years, showing how seriously the government is dealing with this problem.
- He expressed confidence that the government will continue this mission with full commitment until the goal of a drug-free India is achieved.
Important Questions
- Why did Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ask Kannada organisations to cancel the proposed statewide bandh on August 13?
- Why did Mr. Shivakumar say that Karnataka is releasing only a limited amount of water through the canals?
- Why is Bhiwani known as the “Mini Cuba” of India?
- How did the open trial-based selection process give every boxer a fair chance, according to Jagdish Singh?
- Why did Prime Minister Narendra Modi say that a drug-free youth is important for building a “Viksit Bharat”?
- How will the “Nasha Mukt Yuva” campaign continue for the next 100 weeks?
Important Vocabulary
- petition — a written request made to a court or government.
- reservoirs — large places where water is stored.
- irrigation — giving water to fields to help crops grow.
- postpone — to move something to a later time.
- transparent — open and fair, with nothing hidden.
- controversial — causing people to disagree or argue.
- assessment — the process of judging or checking someone’s performance.
- podium — the raised platform where winners receive their medals.
- foundation — the strong base on which something is built.
- rehabilitation — treatment that helps a person recover from addiction.
- trafficking — the illegal buying, selling, or moving of drugs.
- commitment — a strong promise to continue doing something.
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