Tamil Nadu Congress Supports Legal Action Against Karnataka's Mekedatu Dam Proposal
Cauvery dispute: TN Congress backs CM Vijay's legal stance on Mekedatu
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The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has expressed full support for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's legal stance against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery River. The TNCC emphasizes that legal action is essential to protect Tamil Nadu's water rights, as the project allegedly violates Supreme Court orders.
- 01SM Hidayathullah, Vice President of TNCC, praised the state cabinet's performance and backed CM Vijay's legal approach.
- 02The TNCC believes that legal recourse is the only viable solution to the Mekedatu dam proposal.
- 03Chief Minister Vijay has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene against Karnataka's project, citing violations of Supreme Court orders.
- 04The Mekedatu project has raised concerns among Tamil Nadu farmers who rely on Cauvery water for agriculture.
- 05The Tamil Nadu government argues that the Mekedatu project was not approved under the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's Final Award.
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The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has voiced strong support for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's legal stance regarding the contentious Mekedatu dam proposal by Karnataka. Vice President SM Hidayathullah commended the state cabinet's efforts, asserting that legal action is the only viable path to protect Tamil Nadu's water rights. CM Vijay has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention to halt the project, which he claims violates Supreme Court orders and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award. The announcement of a 'Bhoomi Puja' for the Mekedatu project has sparked anxiety among Tamil Nadu farmers dependent on Cauvery waters. The Tamil Nadu government maintains that the project lacks approval under the CWDT Final Award and highlights that the Cauvery basin is already categorized as water-deficient. Despite objections from Tamil Nadu, the proposal continues to be considered, raising further concerns about inter-state water disputes.
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The ongoing dispute over the Mekedatu dam proposal has significant implications for farmers in Tamil Nadu who depend on the Cauvery River for agriculture.
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