Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Activists Protest Mekedatu Project Delay at Attibele Border
Activists in Karnataka protested at the border with Tamil Nadu because they are upset that Tamil Nadu is stopping a project that would bring drinking water to Karnataka.
The activists carried empty pots to show that there is a big water shortage.
The police had to stop the protest because it was blocking the road.
This protest is about a long-standing disagreement between the two states over the water project.
Activists staged a protest at the Attibele border to condemn Tamil Nadu's opposition to the Mekedatu project.
The protest involved carrying empty pots to symbolize the drinking water crisis in Karnataka.
Manjunath Deva led the protest, accusing Tamil Nadu of politicizing the project.
Protesters attempted to block the Bengaluru-Hosur National Highway, disrupting traffic.
Police intervened, detained protesters, and restored normal traffic movement.
- Who
- Activists led by Kannada Jagruti Vedike and Manjunath Deva
- What
- Empty pot protest and highway blockade
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Attibele, Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border
- Why
- To condemn Tamil Nadu's opposition to the Mekedatu drinking water project
Karnataka's Perspective
Tamil Nadu's Perspective
Project Necessity
Karnataka's Perspective
The Mekedatu project is crucial for Karnataka's drinking water needs, especially amid drought-like conditions.
Tamil Nadu's Perspective
Tamil Nadu opposes the project, citing concerns over potential impacts on water flow and existing agreements.
Political Considerations
Karnataka's Perspective
Karnataka activists allege that political considerations are delaying the project.
Tamil Nadu's Perspective
Tamil Nadu's opposition is based on legal and environmental concerns, not just political considerations.
- Location
- Attibele, Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border
- Date
- Sunday
- Organizers
- Kannada Jagruti Vedike
- Lead Protester
- Manjunath Deva
- Project
- Mekedatu drinking water project
- Police Action
- Detained protesters to restore traffic