Congress MP Manickam Tagore Stands Firm Against Mekedatu Dam Project
'Won't Compromise On Tamil Nadu's Rights': Manickam Tagore Boycotts Shivakumar's Oath Over Mekedatu
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Congress MP Manickam Tagore emphasized the party's commitment to protecting Tamil Nadu's rights regarding the Mekedatu dam project. He boycotted Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony due to Shivakumar's support for the controversial project, which has sparked tensions between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- 01Manickam Tagore is a Congress MP from Tamil Nadu.
- 02He boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.
- 03The Mekedatu dam project is a contentious issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- 04Tagore stated that Congress will not compromise on Tamil Nadu's rights.
- 05The Mekedatu project involves a balancing reservoir on the Cauvery river.
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Congress MP Manickam Tagore declared that his party will steadfastly defend Tamil Nadu’s rights, particularly concerning the Mekedatu dam project. He skipped the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, citing the latter's support for the controversial project as the reason for his absence. The Mekedatu balancing reservoir project on the Cauvery river has been a longstanding point of contention between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, leading to heightened political tensions. Tagore's statements, made in Virudhunagar, reflect the Congress party's firm stance against any compromise on this critical issue for Tamil Nadu.
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The Mekedatu dam project could significantly affect water rights and distribution between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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