Political Clash: Mekedatu Dam Controversy Heats Up

AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes the Congress government in Karnataka for its Mekedatu dam project, claiming it endangers Tamil Nadu. He blames the DMK and demands urgent action. As Karnataka advances the project, Tamil Nadu files legal challenges to safeguard its water rights.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has fiercely criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government over its Mekedatu dam project, alleging it aims to disrupt Tamil Nadu's water supply and turn the state into a desert.

Palaniswami accused the DMK of failing to effectively advocate for Tamil Nadu in legal platforms like the Supreme Court and the Cauvery Management Authority, thus endangering the state's water rights and livelihood.

In response to Karnataka creating an expert panel to expedite the project, Tamil Nadu has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, underscoring the potential adverse impacts of the reservoir on the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)