Reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu DPR, Vijay writes to Narendra Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject Karnataka's draft Detailed Project Report for the Mekedatu reservoir, citing violations of legal rulings. The proposal has reignited tensions in the long-standing Cauvery water dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu officials are preparing legal measures to protect their water rights as Karnataka remains committed to the project.
- ▪Vijay claims the Mekedatu project violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's final award and a Supreme Court judgment.
- ▪The proposal has raised concerns among Tamil Nadu farmers who rely on the Cauvery river for their livelihoods.
- ▪Karnataka officials assert their commitment to the Mekedatu project and are preparing a new Detailed Project Report.
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Reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu DPR, Vijay writes to Narendra ModiVijay said the move violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s final award and the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment.Published on: May 27, 2026 6:28 AM ISTBy Arun Dev, S Vijay Karthik, BENGALURU/CHENNAIShare viaCopy link Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the Union Jal Shakti Ministry and the Central Water Commission to reject Karnataka’s draft Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Mekedatu reservoir on the Cauvery river, saying the move violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s final award and the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment.Reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu DPR, Vijay writes to Narendra ModiThe Mekedatu proposal has again brought into focus the…
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