Archive · 21 Jul 2026
DMK MP Seeks Debate on Mekedatu Project
A DMK MP in the Rajya Sabha wants to have a special discussion about a big dam project called Mekedatu on the Cauvery River.
He thinks it's important because the dam might affect how much water Tamil Nadu gets.
He asked for this discussion to happen on July 21.
The project is in Karnataka, but Tamil Nadu is worried it won't get enough water.
The MP used a special rule to ask for this discussion because he thinks it's very important.
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva seeks Rajya Sabha debate on Mekedatu project.
Project could impact Cauvery River water supply to Tamil Nadu.
Debate requested under Rule 267 for July 21.
Tamil Nadu fears reduced water due to the project.
Karnataka sees the project as necessary for its water needs.
- Who
- DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva
- What
- Seeking a debate on the Mekedatu project and its impact on Tamil Nadu
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Rajya Sabha
- Why
- To discuss concerns over the project's impact on water supply to Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's Concerns
Karnataka's Perspective
Water Sharing
Tamil Nadu's Concerns
Tamil Nadu fears reduced water supply due to the project.
Karnataka's Perspective
Karnataka sees it as necessary for its water needs.
- Project Name
- Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir
- River
- Cauvery
- MP Seeking Debate
- Tiruchi Siva
- Date of Debate Request
- July 21
- Rule Invoked
- Rule 267