Bengaluru, Aug. 13 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday stated that several associations have extended "moral support" to the state government by respecting Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's request not to proceed with a total Bandh over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute.

Addressing the media, Kharge spoke on the security situation in the Cauvery basin and Mandya, saying, "Look, we have provided security everywhere. Especially in our Cauvery basin and Mandya, the expectations of the people here are high. Also, the Honorable Chief Minister had requested not to go ahead with the bandh. Many people agreed and, respecting his words, numerous associations have extended their moral support today."

Thanking the organizations for their...