Stalin writes to CM Vijay seeking all-party meeting on Cauvery issue
Mr. Stalin said past experience had taught Tamil Nadu that negotiations with Karnataka would not help secure its rights and that the State had to pursue legal remedies
On November 14, 2026, DMK president M.K. Stalin wrote to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, urging the convening of an all-party meeting to address the Cauvery water dispute. Stalin argued that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's assertion that no one could stop the construction of a dam at Mekedatu, a site vital to Tamil Nadu's water supply, was unacceptable.
In his letter, Stalin proposed a delegation of Tamil Nadu MPs to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present resolutions against the dam and the Assembly's opposition. He expressed concern over potential inspections of Union government officials regarding the Mekedatu project and emphasized the unifying need to remain united on this issue.
Stalin highlighted that the Cauvery dispute is not just about water but a deeply rooted historical and emotional matter for Tamil Nadu, whose farmers' livelihoods depend on the river's water. He cautioned against previous attempts at negotiations with Karnataka, stating that legal action was necessary to secure Tamil Nadu's rights.
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