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TN farmers reject K'taka Dy CM's assurance on Mekedatu dam, urge CM Stalin to ensure daily Cauvery release
Chennai, Nov 17: Farmers’ organisations in Tamil Nadu have firmly dismissed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s recent claim that the Mekedatu dam project will not affect their state’s share of Cauvery water.
Deeply painful and shocking blow: Palaniswami condemns DMK govt over Cauvery issue
Chennai, November 14: AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) issued a strongly worded condemnation of the DMK government on Thursday following the Supreme Court's permission for Karnataka to proceed with its Mekedatu dam project, a decision he described as a "deeply painful and shocking blow" to the people of Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar holds meeting with Supreme Court advocates regarding pending funds for irrigation
New Delhi, November 6: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a meeting with Supreme Court advocates regarding the pending funds for irrigation at Karnataka Bhavan on Wednesday. "There are two important issues. On the Mekedatu dam issue, the case is supposed to come tomorrow. It has been delaying and delaying. We don't want it to be delayed further. Let them accept or let them reject it. We want to build the dam in our (state). It doesn't affect Tamil Nadu. So we want to press before the court. We want to give a clear direction from the government. I met my officials and my legal team on what has to be done," DK Shivakumar told reporters.
CPI-affiliated TN farmers' association criticises Karnataka CM over defence of Mekedatu dam
Chennai, Aug 26: The CPI-affiliated Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association on Tuesday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his defence of the proposed Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery, accusing him of making misleading claims and attempting to turn people against Tamil Nadu.