Cauvery enrages IT industry; Protests on Feb 18

Bangalore, Feb 15: The 'pro TN' Cauvery Tribunal verdict on sharing of Cauvery water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has again evoked displeasure among Kannadigas. Protests were held all over the state against the verdict on Feb 12, 2007. But the furore denies to die down. Joining the many Kannada organisations in their protests now are the Kannadiga IT professionals.

A rally will be held by IT Kannadigara Koota, the organisation formed by Kannadiga IT professionals, on Sunday, Feb 18, 2007 at 10.30 in the morning. The rally will start from MG Road, near the Mahatma Gandhi statue and will end at Raj Bhavan, where Kannadiga IT professionals will share their problems and concerns with the Governor.

On Feb 13, 2007, the Kannada Film industry too had pledged its support and even came down to the streets to show its solidarity with the people of Karnataka. And latest, film actor-turned-politician, Union Minister of State for Information and Boardcasting, M H Ambareesh, too resigned from his post in opposition to the Cauvery verdict.

Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India, is home to many big and small IT companies. Now Kannadigas working in these companies are joining hands to protest against this injustice. "We (IT Kannadigas), who have a strong hold statewide, are ready to sacrifice our lives for our farmers and justice on Cauvery," said IT Kannadigara Koota.

The organisation requests all Kannadaiga IT professionals to come forward and contribute for the cause.

For more details, write to IT Kannadigara Koota at [email protected]

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