DK Shivakumar hits back at TN Congress over Mekedatu Dam row
· India · Times of India, NDTV, India Today
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday hit back at Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore, asserting Karnataka's right to build the Mekedatu Dam. Shivakumar said he was least bothered by political opposition and invited Tamil Nadu leaders to visit the project site to understand its benefits. He defended the project by invoking the Supreme Court's Cauvery water-sharing order, asserting Karnataka would protect Tamil Nadu's allocated share of 177 TMC of water. The proposed balancing reservoir near Kanakapura aims to meet Bengaluru's drinking water requirements and generate 400 MW of electricity.
Why it matters
The dispute directly affects Tamil Nadu's water security, as the state fears the upstream reservoir could reduce Cauvery water flow during shortages, while Karnataka argues the project will not impact its allocated share.
Read the original report — Times of India
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