Palaniswami urges Vijay to raise Mekedatu issue with Congress leadership
Mr. Palaniswami criticised Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for repeatedly asserting that building a dam at Mekedatu was Karnataka’s right and required no one’s permission
On November 15, 2026, Tamil Nadu AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami called upon Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to address Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project with Congress leaders during Vijay's upcoming visit to New Delhi on November 16, 2026. Palaniswami argued that this matter should be brought to the attention of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge to ensure compliance with Supreme Court rulings regarding the Cauvery water dispute.
Critiquing Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's persistent claim that the Mekedatu dam construction was Karnataka's prerogative without requiring permission, Palaniswami stated that such assertions could sow discord between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka's populations. Accusing the Congress government in Karnataka of disregarding the Supreme Court's verdict on water release, he warned that the proposed dam would jeopardize irrigation in Cauvery Delta districts and the drinking water supply for 20 districts in Tamil Nadu.
Palaniswami urged Vijay to raise this critical issue with Congress leaders, emphasizing the potential ramifications of the dam's construction on both states.
Written by urgent.news from The Hindu's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
