Archive · 28 Jul 2026
TN Minister Opposes Mekedatu Dam Project
Tamil Nadu's Revenue Minister, R. Sengottaiyan, said that Karnataka will not be allowed to build the Mekedatu dam.
He stated that not even a single brick will be laid for the dam, and Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will not allow it.
The minister also talked about other issues like the state's opposition to NEET, metro rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, and the disqualification of AIADMK MLAs.
The Chief Minister is committed to improving infrastructure and development across Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu opposes the Mekedatu dam project proposed by Karnataka.
Revenue Minister Sengottaiyan asserts no construction will be allowed.
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay supports infrastructure development in Tamil Nadu.
Metro rail projects proposed for Coimbatore and Madurai.
State government seeks Union government's approval for metro projects.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister R. Sengottaiyan, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Karnataka government
- What
- Opposition to the Mekedatu dam project
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To protect Tamil Nadu's rights over the Cauvery waters
Tamil Nadu's Opposition
Karnataka's Proposal
Mekedatu Dam Project
Tamil Nadu's Opposition
Tamil Nadu opposes the Mekedatu dam project, asserting it infringes on their rights over the Cauvery waters.
Karnataka's Proposal
Karnataka proposes the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project to address water needs.
- Project
- Mekedatu balancing reservoir
- Opposing State
- Tamil Nadu
- Proposing State
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister
- R. Sengottaiyan
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
- Joseph Vijay
- Prime Minister of India
- Narendra Modi
- AIADMK General Secretary
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami
