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Mekedatu Row: Shivakumar Seeks Centre's Nod, EPS Criticises Tamil Nadu's Stand
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News18•29-09-2026, 14:27
Mekedatu Row: Shivakumar Seeks Centre's Nod, EPS Criticises Tamil Nadu's Stand
- •Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has requested the Centre to expedite clearances for the ₹16,745-crore Mekedatu project.
- •Shivakumar asserts the Mekedatu reservoir is intended for drinking-water purposes.
- •AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has criticized the Tamil Nadu government's handling of the Mekedatu issue.
- •Palaniswami raised concerns regarding Tamil Nadu's stance on the Cauvery dispute and the proposed dam.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the ₹16,745-crore Mekedatu reservoir is specifically meant for drinking-water needs, and has sought the Centre's intervention to fast-track its clearances.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu government's handling of the issue, specifically raising concerns over its stand on the Cauvery dispute and the proposed dam.
The Mekedatu project has long been politically contentious because Karnataka pushes to build the balancing reservoir for drinking water and power needs, while Tamil Nadu vehemently opposes it, fearing it will negatively impact its rightful share of Cauvery water and downstream interests.
