Kodagu, Aug. 16 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday offered prayers at the Bhagandeshwara Temple in Kodagu district and said his prayers had been answered after a 35-year-long struggle, while stressing that the state must follow the law and protect farmers' interests in the Cauvery water dispute.

Speaking to reporters after offering prayers, Shivakumar said, "I had prayed here, and my prayers have been answered. I have been fighting for 35 years, and I have got the results..."

On the Cauvery issue, the Karnataka Chief Minister said the state has to abide by the law and release water to other states in case of a shortfall, while maintaining that the interests of farmers must be protected.

"We have to follow the law. If t...