The Times of India

'Clear violation': In letter to PM Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges stop Karnatakas Mekedatu dam project

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to block Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing a Supreme Court violation. Stalin emphasized safeguarding state rights and farmers' welfare, following Karnataka's deputy chief minister's announcement of submitting the Detailed Project Report soon. This dispute over Cauvery river water is a long-standing issue.