Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay rejects the DMK’s demand for an all-party meeting to discuss the Mekedatu and Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Both reports say Vijay argues there is no need for such a meeting and says his government is already pursuing dialogue on the issue. He emphasizes that Tamil Nadu will not compromise on its Cauvery water rights, and that the state’s position has already been conveyed to the Prime Minister. Vijay also responds to the opposition’s concerns about water releases by reiterating that his administration seeks an outcome that protects Tamil Nadu’s interests. According to one report, Vijay says he is willing to “bear insults” for Cauvery talks, presenting his stance as prioritizing the state’s position over political optics. He also urges the opposition not to politicize what he describes as a serious and sensitive water dispute. The reports therefore center on whether an all-party forum is necessary, with the DMK pressing for broader consultation and the chief minister opposing it while stressing existing communications at the national level.