Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has made it clear that the state will not compromise on its rights. He passed a resolution in the state assembly opposing Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery river.
Resolution Against Mekedatu Project
The resolution, passed on 19 June 2026, calls the project illegal and detrimental to Tamil Nadu's interests. Tourism Minister S Rajesh Kumar, from the national party, termed the dam 'not just illegal but one that robs Tamil Nadu's rights.'
Political Reactions
The move has garnered support from various political quarters in Tamil Nadu, who see the project as a violation of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar had earlier defended the project, citing the state's drinking water needs.
Chief Minister Vijay asserted that his government would pursue all legal and diplomatic avenues to protect Tamil Nadu's water share. The resolution is seen as a strong message to the neighbouring state.
