Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BJP Reiterates Stance on Mekedatu Project
The BJP has stated that the Mekedatu project in Karnataka cannot proceed without the approval of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).
The party's spokesman, Narayanan Thirupathy, explained that the Supreme Court's judgment does not require prior consent from other states for projects within Karnataka's territory.
However, the project must not violate the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award or the Supreme Court's decisions.
The BJP is committed to ensuring that the project does not adversely affect the water share or rights of the lower riparian states.
The BJP insists that the Mekedatu project needs CWMA approval.
The Supreme Court's judgment does not mandate prior consent from other states.
The project must not violate the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
The CWMA will not allow projects that adversely affect lower riparian states.
The Central Government is committed to equitable implementation of the Cauvery Award.
- Who
- BJP, Karnataka, Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
- What
- BJP's stance on the Mekedatu project
- When
- Recent clarification by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti in Parliament
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To ensure the project does not violate the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award and Supreme Court judgment
BJP's Position
Karnataka's Position
Project Approval
BJP's Position
The BJP insists that the Mekedatu project cannot proceed without the acceptance/clearance of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).
Karnataka's Position
Karnataka may argue for the project's approval based on the Supreme Court's judgment that does not mandate prior consent from other riparian states.
- Project Name
- Mekedatu
- Authority Involved
- Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
- Supreme Court Judgment Date
- 16 February 2018
- Ministry Involved
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- BJP Spokesman
- Narayanan Thirupathy