The DMK party has claimed that during a meeting with Amit Shah, DK Shivakumar openly supported the Mekedatu project, while CM Vijay did not directly oppose it.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the Mekedatu dam project is a permanent solution to the Cauvery water dispute, noting that the Supreme Court and central government have already responded to the proposal.

Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has criticized the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for its ambiguous stance on the contentious Mekedatu dam issue and demanded an all-party meeting to protect the state's rights.

Actor Vijay has written to Prime Minister Modi, objecting to the Jal Shakti Ministry's reply regarding the Mekedatu project. The ministry stated that a Supreme Court judgment does not explicitly require Karnataka to obtain consent from lower riparian states for construction.

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has declared that it will not permit the Karnataka government to lay even a single brick for the construction of a dam at Mekedatu across the Cauvery river without Tamil Nadu's consent.

The long-standing dispute over the Mekedatu dam project has reignited between the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka proposes building a multi-purpose balancing reservoir near Kanakapura, which is a point of contention.

Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to reject Karnataka's Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu project, stating that the move violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s final award and a 2018 Supreme Court judgment.

The long-standing Cauvery river water dispute is set to test the alliance between the TVK and Congress parties, as the Tamil Nadu government opposes Karnataka’s move to build the Mekedatu dam.

The DMK party criticized actor Vijay, alleging that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister remained silent on the Mekedatu-Cauvery issue while DKS addressed it at a southern council meeting.

Anbumani Ramadoss stated that the proposed Mekedatu dam would obstruct the flow of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu, raising concerns about water supply to the region.

This article provides an explanation of the long-standing Cauvery water dispute and the role of the proposed Mekedatu dam in the conflict.

DK Shivakumar has been chosen as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka following a Congress Legislature Party meeting. He is expected to take the oath of office on June 3.

Actor Vijay has written a letter to Prime Minister Modi, urging him to reject the Mekedatu Dam proposal, highlighting the ongoing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the project.

The Mekedatu Dam dispute has emerged as the initial political challenge for Vijay's government in Tamil Nadu, following Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's announcement to submit a revised project report.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, referred to as Vijay in the articles, reiterated his government's unwavering commitment to protecting the state's rights over Cauvery river water and halting the Mekedatu dam project. He affirmed that there would be no compromise on these issues, though he remained open to discussions.

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has defended the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, stating it would primarily serve drinking water and power needs, after the Centre returned its detailed report for revisions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expressed disappointment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a Union minister's statement regarding Karnataka's consent for the Mekedatu project and plans to visit Bengaluru for talks.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay chaired a high-level meeting to review the Mekedatu dam issue, a proposed dam by Karnataka across the Cauvery River, and is expected to announce the state's next course of action within 10 days.

Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project has sparked a significant interstate dispute with Tamil Nadu over water sharing, creating a political challenge for the Congress party which governs both states.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to block Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing a clear violation of Supreme Court directives and emphasizing the protection of state rights and farmers' welfare.

The PMK party has called on the Indian central government to reject the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu dam project proposed by Karnataka.