Bengaluru, June 2 -- The government should hold a meeting with all farmers and key leaders from all parties to discuss the Hemavati water distribution issue and withdraw cases filed against farmers, demanded the Karnataka Opposition Leader R Ashoka on Monday.

Speaking at a press conference, he said that when Tumakuru farmers protested against supplying Hemavati water to Magadi, the state government should have discussed the issue with representatives and farmers from both districts.

The BJP leader alleged that the state government has created divisions among farmers. Threatening farmers instead of convincing them is not right. All farmers should be treated equally, and cases should not be filed against religious leaders or elected repre...