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But Tamil Nadu can enjoy the fruits of Karnataka’s labour. Mysuru: In a letter to chief minister HD Kumaraswamy , noted Kannada writer SL Bhyrappa sought answers from the Tamil Nadu government for their refusal to volunteer help when Kodagu was reeling under floods earlier this year. Even if they do not consider our appeals now, they could come in handy when Tamil Nadu demands water,” said the author.Bhyrappa told TOI, “There is no political motive behind writing this letter. Asking Kumaraswamy to urge the Centre to exert pressure on the Tamil Nadu government to release funds for relief operations in Kodagu, Bhyrappa said, “Tamil Nadu uses more Cauvery water thank Karnataka, but when Kodagu was in spate they offered no help.”Pointing out that Kodagu’s infrastructure was severely damaged in the wake of the floods, Bhyrappa added, “The Karnataka government is spending thousands of crores on rehabilitation and relief in Kodagu. I feel that the Karnataka government must bring this issue to the notice of the Centre and river tribunals concerned..