Karnataka and Tamil Nadu continue to trade political claims over the proposed Mekedatu reservoir and dam project, with Karnataka leaders insisting the project is within their rights while Tamil Nadu questions what they see as procedural consent. BJP and Congress figures also frame the dispute as part of a broader contest over credibility and party tactics across the two states.
In reporting, The Hindu highlights arguments that Karnataka should not proceed through claims of unilateral permission and cites criticism from Tamil Nadu political leadership toward Karnataka’s messaging. It also includes BJP’s Narayanan Thirupathy urging DK Shivakumar to step back from remarks that, according to him, inflame tensions. Times of India instead foregrounds Karnataka’s position that the “law” and Supreme Court directions govern outcomes, and that both states must follow the ruling while Karnataka advances the dam for Bengaluru’s drinking water and power generation.
DK Shivakumar and other Karnataka figures repeatedly urge dialogue and visits to the project site, while also stressing respect for Supreme Court guidance on Cauvery water distribution. Palaniswami is reported as urging Vijay to raise the issue with Congress leadership in Tamil Nadu.
