Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene and stop Karnataka from proceeding with the proposed Mekedatu Reservoir Project across the Cauvery River. He alleged that the move violates Supreme Court orders and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award.
In a detailed letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay expressed concern over Karnataka’s announcement of a “Bhoomi Puja” for the project. He said the development has caused anxiety among farmers in Tamil Nadu who depend on Cauvery water for agriculture and livelihood.
