Mekedatu

Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmalkumar stated there is no official decision on Chief Minister Vijay's proposed visit to Karnataka for Cauvery discussions. The CM is consulting stakeholders and experts on the Mekedatu issue.

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has asked Karnataka to submit a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu project.

Anbumani Ramadoss, a PMK leader, questions Rahul Gandhi about representing Tamil Nadu's interests regarding the Cauvery issue and accuses Congress and BJP of conspiring against Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu.

Anbumani, a PMK leader, accuses the Union government of misleading the public on the Mekedatu issue and participating in a conspiracy to deny Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss stated that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay should not engage with Karnataka on the Mekedatu dam, as the dam has not been acknowledged by Tamil Nadu. The comment reflects a stance against negotiations until acknowledgment occurs.

The Indian Centre has stated that Karnataka does not need consent from other Cauvery riparian states to build a structure at Mekedatu, citing a Supreme Court order. Karnataka claims the proposed reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu will not disrupt its obligation to release the stipulated Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Minister Aadhav Arjuna stated that Stalin’s claims about Chief Minister Vijay’s inaction on Cauvery water and Mekedatu contradict facts. The Tamil Nadu State government affirmed its commitment to protecting farmers' livelihoods, ensuring drinking water security, and safeguarding the State’s legal rights over Cauvery waters.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay holds a consultation on the Mekedatu issue. The meeting addresses concerns related to the Mekedatu project, a topic of regional significance.

DMK has urged the Centre to establish a tribunal on Mekedatu. A resolution supporting this was passed during a virtual meeting of the party's MPs, attended by party president M.K. Stalin from London.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticized Congress leader Manickam Tagore over Mekedatu. He urged Congress to prioritize the welfare of Tamil Nadu's people now that the party is part of the state cabinet.

A veteran engineer claims Rasimanal is a perfect alternative to Mekedatu. The statement highlights a preference for Rasimanal over Mekedatu as a project or solution.

AIADMK legislators walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Mekedatu issue. The Speaker denied permission for discussion on Mekedatu as the Business Advisory Committee had decided against Question Hour and Zero Hour.

VCK has urged Vijay to convene an all-party meeting regarding the Mekedatu issue. The CPI(M), AIADMK, and PMK criticized the Assembly's resolution for procedural non-compliance.

Udhayanidhi urged the Speaker to ensure live telecast of Assembly proceedings. The live telecast was active during the debate on a resolution opposing the Mekedatu dam construction but was discontinued when the discussion on the Governor’s Address began.

Palaniswami objected to an amended version of a resolution against Mekedatu, stating on social media that the amendment proposed by Udhayanidhi Stalin was inserted in violation of the House's rules.

The Karnataka government proposes the Mekedatu dam project to create a balancing reservoir impounding 67.16 TMC of water, sparking ongoing tensions between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The reservoir is planned to be built near Mekedatu, approximately 100 km from Bengaluru.