Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Tamil Nadu will prevent Karnataka from moving ahead with Mekedatu project, says Duraimurugan

Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on Saturday said the Karnataka government’s move, allocating ₹1,000 crore for the Mekedatu project, was against the principle of cooperative federalism, as the case was pending before the Supreme Court.

In a statement, he assured that the Tamil Nadu government would take all necessary measures to prevent Karnataka from going ahead with the project and safeguard the interest of the farmers here.

He said the Karnataka government had made the announcement keeping in mind the upcoming Assembly elections. It was unfair to announce funds for the project without consulting neighbouring States and disrespecting the verdict passed by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal on February 5, 2007, which was affirmed by the Supreme Court on February 16, 2018, Mr. Duraimurugan said.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.