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The Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president, G.K. Vasan, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take action against Karnataka’s plan to build a balancing reservoir at Mekedatu on the Cauvery River. Vasan expressed concern over the Supreme Court’s approval for Karnataka to prepare a Detailed Project Report, despite the lack of central clearance. He emphasized the Cauvery’s importance for agriculture and drinking water in Tamil Nadu and urged the DMK government to prioritize the state’s rights, regardless of political alliances, and submit strong arguments to the Supreme Court.

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TMC Leader Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Halt Mekedatu Dam Project

Chennai, November 14, 2025 – G.K. Vasan, President of the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), has called upon the Tamil Nadu government to aggressively counter Karnataka’s proposed construction of a balancing reservoir at Mekedatu across the Cauvery River.

In a statement released today, Vasan voiced his alarm over the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Karnataka to proceed with preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project, despite the absence of necessary clearances from the central government.

“The Supreme Court granting approval for the Karnataka government to proceed with the preparation of the Detailed Project Report for the Mekedatu project is a matter of serious concern,” Vasan stated.

He stressed the vital importance of the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu, serving as a lifeline for agriculture in the Delta districts and a crucial source of drinking water for numerous other districts. Vasan urged the DMK government to prioritize the interests of Tamil Nadu above any political considerations. He called for a strong legal challenge to the project in the Supreme Court, ensuring the state’s rights are protected.

The Cauvery River water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has been a long-standing point of contention. The Mekedatu project has been a source of friction for years, with Tamil Nadu arguing that the dam will impede the flow of water downstream.

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