Similarly, the activists of Mandya Rakshana Vedike staged protest at Kuvempu Circle in Srirangapatna town in the district. Vedike President B. Shankarbabu said, there has been a severe drought this time, with the seeds of grains yet to sprout. Amid this disastrous situation, CWRC has passed the order, which is unacceptable at any cost. Bhoomithayi Horata Samiti staged a torchlight protest at the circle near the bus stand in the town yesterday evening. Nanjunde Gowda warned of intensifying the protest, if the Government heeded to CWRC order and released water to TN.