Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene against the Mekedatu Reservoir Project proposed by Karnataka, citing violations of Supreme Court orders and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award. In his letter, Vijay expressed concern over Karnataka's Bhoomi Puja announcement for the project, which has caused anxiety among Tamil Nadu farmers reliant on Cauvery water for their livelihoods. He highlighted that the Mekedatu project was not part of the projects approved by the CWDT and emphasized the region's classification as a water-deficient basin. The proposed reservoir, with a capacity of 67.16 TMC, threatens to obstruct the water flow to Tamil Nadu, thereby infringing upon the rights established by the Supreme Court. The Chief Minister criticized the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Central Water Commission for considering Karnataka's proposal despite Tamil Nadu's objections. Vijay's letter not only seeks to halt the project but also calls for adherence to the Supreme Court's judgment regarding inter-state water disputes. This appeal coincides with his upcoming visit to Delhi, where he is expected to meet PM Modi and other political leaders.