Hogenakkal: storm in a parisal

Parisal is a small indigenous canoe of a contraption that enables shallow water navigation, used in certain parts of tamilnadu including Hogenakkal.

The current problem between the two states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu seems to be a storm in a tea cup or more precisely a storm in a parisal raft.

I have tried to read up the news item as to what prompted the politicians and actors to go so public and make so much more out of what to me seems to be an administrative issue. The actors are protesting because they are being targeted as the most visible and articulate Tamils, understandable. They are the beneficiaries of the image and need to take the riskier side of their image also in their stride and their protest is understandable.

The Karnataka politicians reacting with unnecessary fever too is understandable, election is round the corner and you always need a visible and forceful enemy during elections. An enemy who is publicity driven and provides scope for adequate reverse publicity is god sent and you can't blame any politician who utilizes it.

What is the problem with the TN CM? He is neither burdened with an impending election nor losing out commercially. Why say things that instigate people elsewhere?

Tamizh pride has been conveniently mis-placed for commercial and political benefits always, this looks like another instance.