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Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave, Karnataka CM Shivakumar flags delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a meeting of southern chief ministers. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar raised the delimitation issue and women's reservation. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan had a key interaction. The Mekedatu dam project and Cauvery water sharing were also discussed. Southern states…

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"No need for all-party meeting on Mekedatu": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says " will not compromise on the rights regarding the Cauvery water issue"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stated no all-party meeting is needed for the Mekedatu Dam issue. He assured the government will protect the state's Cauvery water rights. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the Chief Minister's stance and arrest. Stalin questioned the delay in convening an all-party meeting on the dispute.…

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's expected meeting with TN CM Vijay in Delhi postponed, posters remain outside 10 Janpath

A planned meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Delhi has been postponed. CM Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions covered the Tamil Thai Vazhthu song, establishing a Centre for Airborne Systems in Tamil Nadu, and the Mekedatu Dam project. Vijay…

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Mekedatu dam row: DMK indulging in 'cheap politics', says Congress leader Tagore

Congress leader B Manickam Tagore has accused the DMK of engaging in cheap politics. He stated that the DMK is targeting the Congress party over the Mekedatu dam issue. Tagore emphasized that the Tamil Nadu Congress will always support farmers and protect the state's rights to Cauvery water.

The Economic Times

Congress MLC seeks withdrawal of cases filed against party workers during BJP regime

Congress MLC Dinesh Gooli Gowda has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take a decision in the State Cabinet for withdrawal of hundreds of cases registered in various police stations against Congress workers and leaders during various protests, including the protest seeking early execution of the Mekedatu balancing reservoir in Kanakapura.

The Hindu

Kannada activists hold conference on Cauvery crisis

At conf. on Cauvery crisis, speakers call for constr. of Mekedatu reservoir to tide over water scarcity. 28 Karnataka MPs flayed for silence. Former minister P.G.R. Sindhia said right-thinking people in TN should be convinced of imperatives of Mekedatu. Karnataka lacks effective lobby in Delhi, strong legal fraternity in TN.…

The Hindu

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka

AIADMK's Palaniswami & AMMK's Dhinakaran question CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu & Cauvery water issues with Karnataka government and Water Reseources Minister Shivakumar

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Tamil Nadu flags shortage in its share of Cauvery water

Objecting to the deficit in its share of water received from Karnataka, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday wrote to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) flagging the issue and seeking directions to the neighbouring State to release Tamil Nadu’s actual share for July as per the schedule.

The Hindu

AIADMK warns Karnataka government of protests over Mekedatu dam issue

AIADMK warns Karnataka Dy. CM of protests over Mekedatu dam issue

The Hindu

In Frames | Mind over Mekedatu

Activists are worried over a proposed dam project across the Cauvery

The Hindu

DMK, allies silent over Mullaiperiyar, Mekedatu issues: AIADMK

People wonder if the ruling party has vested interests, says O. Panneerselvam

The Hindu

EPS criticises DMK government on Mekedatu

The AIADMK co-coordinator and Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, criticised the DMK government for not expressing any opposition to the deliberations of an all-party meeting held in Bengaluru on the Mekedatu issue.

The Hindu

Anbumani urges Stalin to call for an all-party meeting on Mekedatu

PMK leader’s appeal follows remarks by Karnataka Chief Minister that he will seek approval for the project

The Hindu

Karnataka: Mekedatu padayatra set to resume today

BENGALURU: The ruling BJP and opposition Congress seem to be headed for another showdown with the Ramanagara district administration refusing permission for the second phase of Mekedatu padayatra citing Covid-19 restrictions.

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HDK blames Congress for rising COVID-19 numbers in State

Suggesting closure of schools and colleges in the light of COVID-19 surge in the State, the former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday blamed the Congress padayatra on Mekedatu issue for the ri

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