Congress vs Congress over Karnataka CM's Mekedatu Approval Appeal Before PM Modi: 'My State, My Right'
Manickam Tagore says the dam would hurt Tamil Nadu farmers and violate Supreme Court and tribunal rulings, and he urges the Centre to block approval.
- On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Congress leader Manickam Tagore condemned Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar's remarks on the proposed Mekedatu dam, alleging his "stubborn stance" violates the Supreme Court ruling and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's final award.
- The proposed Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery river is designed to meet Bengaluru's drinking water requirements, but Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the project, fearing it will reduce water availability and harm farmers in delta districts.
- In Mysuru, Shivakumar asserted in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "No one can stop the construction of a dam at Mekedatu," while appealing to the Centre for final project clearances.
- Tagore warned the Central Government against granting permission without lower riparian states' consent, stating, "We will never allow this project to happen," and vowing the Tamil Nadu Congress will fight to protect the state's rights.
- Tensions escalated after Prime Minister Modi and Shivakumar shared a Metro ride last Friday, drawing attention to the dispute. TVK Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar have also criticized Shivakumar's remarks, citing a pattern of controversial statements.
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Mekedatu Dam Threatens Cauvery Delta, Says TN Congress
Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore has strongly condemned Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for advocating the Mekedatu dam project in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tagore warned that the project could devastate the Cauvery Delta region and accused the central government of bias. He urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to intensify legal measures against the project, citing violations …
The dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the Mekedatu Dam project on the Cauvery River has escalated again. D.K. Shivakumar has sought the central government's assistance in securing the necessary approvals for the Mekedatu project, while Tamil Nadu Congress President Manickam Tagore has opposed the proposal, saying the project should not be approved without Tamil Nadu's consent.
Congress rift comes to fore as Tamil Nadu chief slams DK Shivakumar over Mekedatu
Manickam Tagore criticised DK Shivakumar's push for Centre's approval of the Mekedatu project. The dispute highlights Tamil Nadu's concerns over Cauvery water rights and farmers' livelihoods.
Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu Congress! DK Shivakumar Faces Opposition From Own Party Over Mekedatu Dam
The Mekedatu dam dispute has now created a political problem within the Congress itself. While Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is strongly backing the proposed dam, senior Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu are questioning his stand. The disagreement
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