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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter"

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday asserted that the state will proceed with the Mekedatu project in accordance with Supreme Court directions, dismissing the opposition from Tamil Nadu Congress president B Manickam Tagore as a matter of "personal opinion".

Kharge's remarks come in response to the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee's (TNCC) staunch opposition to the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River.

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