Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge affirmed that both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu must adhere to Supreme Court directions regarding the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project. Karnataka leader D.K. Shivakumar reiterated the administration's commitment to the initiative, assuring that Tamil Nadu's designated water allocation would remain protected despite ongoing resistance. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party leader R. Ashoka accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, noting that its Tamil Nadu leaders actively oppose the project that Karnataka leaders champion. Planned near Kanakapura, the project is designed to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and generate hydroelectric power.
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Karnataka leaders insist the proposed Mekedatu reservoir complies with Supreme Court ruli…: Karnataka leaders insist the proposed Mekedatu reservoir complies with Supreme Court rulings and will benefit both states.
Tamil Nadu continues to resist the project over concerns that it will reduce its rightful…: Tamil Nadu continues to resist the project over concerns that it will reduce its rightful share of Cauvery water.
The opposition BJP accused the Congress party of adopting contradictory regional stances…: The opposition BJP accused the Congress party of adopting contradictory regional stances on the river dispute for political gain.
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The Mekedatu project is a proposed multi-purpose balancing reservoir across the Cauvery river near Kanakapura
NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday said the law was on the state's side in the ongoing dispute over the proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river. Kharge went on to add that that both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would have to abide by the Supreme Court's directions."The Tamil Nadu PCC president will make statements and do everything within his capacity to protect Tamil Nadu's interests. Similarly, the Karnataka PCC president, the Chief Minister and all of us are duty-bound to protect our state's interests," he said.He further added: "Irrespective of our individual views, the Supreme Court has given directions, and the law is on our side. Whatever happens, it is going to benefit both states. In fact, Mr Shivakumar had offered the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister an opportunity to have a dialogue on this... Everyone has to follow the law of the land".His remarks come amid a row over the project, with the BJP accusing the Congress of adopting different positions…
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