Archive · 30 Jul 2026
TVK Accuses DMK of Sleeping on Cauvery Rights
The ruling party in Tamil Nadu, TVK, says the opposition party, DMK, didn’t do enough to protect the state’s water rights while it was in power.
DMK says TVK is ignoring farmers and the Mekedatu reservoir plan.
TVK says it will never give up on Tamil Nadu’s rights.
DMK plans a big protest on August 3 in Thanjavur to ask the government to act.
Both sides want to make sure farmers get help and that Tamil Nadu keeps its share of the Cauvery river.
TVK accuses DMK of failing to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s interests during its rule.
DMK criticizes TVK over the Mekedatu reservoir and farmer welfare issues.
DMK will stage a protest on August 3 in Thanjavur demanding Cauvery rights.
TVK vows it will not compromise on Tamil Nadu’s rights over the reservoir.
DMK warns that ignoring farmers could spark large protests.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Vellalar Kamaraj (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) parties, led by M K Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and C Joseph Vijay
- What
- Dispute over the Mekedatu balancing reservoir and Tamil Nadu’s rights to Cauvery waters
- When
- Statement issued July 30, 2024; protest scheduled for August 3, 2024
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India, specifically Thanjavur for the protest
- Why
- TVK claims DMK failed to protect Tamil Nadu’s interests; DMK demands concrete action and farmer relief
- Parties involved
- Tamil Nadu Vellalar Kamaraj (TVK) vs Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
- Key issue
- Mekedatu balancing reservoir and Cauvery water rights
- Protest date
- August 3, 2024
- Key leaders
- M K Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, C Joseph Vijay
- Location of protest
- Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu