Defending the Karnataka State's decision to release water to Sholapur in Maharashtra, Agriculture Produce Marketing Cooperatives (APMC) Minister B.S. Patil Sasanur said releasing water through the Indi left bank canal (near Havinala) will not harm the interest of Karnataka farmers. Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Sasanur said the state had decided to release water following the Maharasthra government's request to provide drinking water for a