New Delhi, July 29 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said the state government will appeal against the order directing it to release Cauvery water, adding that he will discuss the matter with opposition leaders after returning to Bengaluru.

Speaking to the media, Karnataka CM said, "Regarding the irrigation matter, yesterday they issued an order saying that a little water should be released. We don't know about that yet. They had rejected their request twice earlier. So, I have discussed with our ministers, including Minister MB Patil, and all the officials about filing an appeal against it. We are appealing against it. After that, we will make a decision. Once that is done, after I go to Bengaluru, I will also speak...