‘Vijay remained silent, Shivakumar spoke openly on Mekedatu project’: DMK on South CMs-Amit Shah meeting
DMK alleged that DK Shivakumar openly argued in favour of the Mekedatu project while CM Vijay did not directly oppose it during the meeting.
The recent meeting of southern chief ministers in Mahabalipuram saw a stark contrast in the positions of Tamil Nadu's CM Vijay and Karnataka's DK Shivakumar on the Mekedatu dam project. While Shivakumar openly supported the dam during the meeting, Vijay remained silent, according to DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran. Maran criticized Vijay for not voicing opposition to the Mekedatu project, which could potentially impact Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water.
Despite Vijay's stance, he reiterated Tamil Nadu's commitment to respecting the law and implementing Supreme Court judgments regarding inter-state river management. Shivakumar, on the other hand, assured Tamil Nadu that the dam's water, barring 5 TMC for drinking purposes, would remain solely in Tamil Nadu's control.
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