Mekedatu dam: DMK to hold all-party agitations in Trichy on Dec 4

The Central Water Commission (CWC) had recently given its go-ahead to Karnataka for preparing a DPR for a proposed balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu.

The DMK called for a meeting of its alliance and friendly parties to deliberate the CWC allowing Karnataka to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a balancing reservoir at Mekedatu across the Cauvery river.

The DMK-led all-party meet presided by DMK President MK Stalin concluded today by urging AIADMK govt to convene a special Assembly session against Karnataka government’s proposal for a dam project across the Cauvery at Mekedatu.

Stalin had hit out at the AIADMK government as well for what he called the incumbent regime's "negligent" attitude that resulted in the Centre's permission to Karnataka.

The leader of opposition in the Assembly had wanted the Tamil Nadu government to approach the Supreme Court to obtain stay for the Centre's permission and Karnataka's efforts for a dam.

On Tuesday, Chief Minister K Palaniswami had urged the Centre to withdraw its permission to Karnataka for preparing a DPR for the project.