Tamil Nadu Congress Chief Criticises Centre Over Cauvery Politics, Opposes Mekedatu

The chief of the Tamil Nadu Congress has publicly criticised the BJP‑led central government for what he says is a politicised approach to the long‑standing Cauvery water dispute. He added that the centre is playing politics over the river’s water flow and that this stance is detrimental to the interests of Tamil Nadu. The leader also expressed strong opposition to the Mekedatu dam project, a proposed structure on the Cauvery near the Karnataka border. The Mekedatu project has been a flashpoint between the two states, with Tamil Nadu concerned about potential reductions in water supply. The Congress chief’s remarks come amid renewed tensions over water sharing between the states.