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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Urges PM Modi to Stop Karnataka Dam Project at Mekedatu
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:09 PM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt Karnataka’s proposed dam at Mekedatu, citing lack of state consent.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has formally urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop Karnataka’s planned dam project at Mekedatu, arguing that the proposal was made without the consent of the Tamil Nadu government.
The Mekedatu site, located on the Kaveri River, has been a point of contention between the two states, with Tamil Nadu concerned about environmental and water‑sharing implications.
Vijay’s appeal comes amid growing opposition from Tamil Nadu officials and environmental groups, who fear the dam could disrupt river ecosystems and affect downstream communities.
The Karnataka government has defended the project as essential for regional development, but it has yet to secure agreement from neighboring states.
The Prime Minister’s office has not yet responded to the request, and the dispute remains a key issue in inter‑state relations over water resources.
The Mekedatu site, located on the Kaveri River, has been a point of contention between the two states, with Tamil Nadu concerned about environmental and water‑sharing implications.
Vijay’s appeal comes amid growing opposition from Tamil Nadu officials and environmental groups, who fear the dam could disrupt river ecosystems and affect downstream communities.
The Karnataka government has defended the project as essential for regional development, but it has yet to secure agreement from neighboring states.
The Prime Minister’s office has not yet responded to the request, and the dispute remains a key issue in inter‑state relations over water resources.