Chennai, Aug. 2 -- BJP State Secretary Vinoj P Selvam on Sunday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the Cauvery water issue, alleging that it has failed to take adequate steps to secure the state's share of water and protect the interests of Delta farmers.

Speaking to reporters, Selvam said, "It is very disheartening that the TVK government has not taken any steps to ensure that the rights of the Tamil people are being justified, that the water from Karnataka gets released immediately, and that the farmers of the Delta region receive the good news that the water is reaching them anytime soon."

Alleging that the state government's priorities were misplaced, he said, "But unfortunately, the Chief Minister is busy making drone shots ...