- A dispute has arisen between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regarding the Mekedatu dam project, which has been ongoing since June 1, 2026.
- The ongoing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regarding the Mekedatu Dam project has seen advocacy for state rights and federalism.
A protest has been organized in Karnataka demanding a halt to the Mekedatu reservoir project.
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Updated Aug 4
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What happened
A protest has been organized in Karnataka demanding a halt to the Mekedatu reservoir project.
Who's involved
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Part of
The ongoing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regarding the Mekedatu Dam project has seen advocacy for state rights and federalism.Also in this story
- The Tamil Nadu government challenged the Mekedatu/Expressway project in the Supreme Court, citing the blocking of traditional wildlife corridors.
- The Mekedatu dam construction across the Cauvery River and the setup of the Centre for Airborne System in Tamil Nadu were reported.
The entities involved
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Karnataka
Indian state
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Udhayanidhi Stalin
Indian actor and film producer and politician (born 1977)
- Udhayanidhi Stalin attacked the TVK government and the opposition raised questions in the Assam Assembly.
- Stalin, the DMK chief in Tamil Nadu, has been involved in political friction with Vijay, including responding to Raja's opinion on alliances and advising Vijay to check government files at the Secretariat.
Related events
- CMs from South Indian states raised objections to the Prime Minister regarding the Cauvery water dispute and Mekedatu project.
- Protesters in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, demand the district be declared drought-hit and receive its share of Ujani reservoir water.
- Protests erupt in the state over the Cauvery water release directive, with an activist calling for a shutdown.
- The Supreme Court of India has directed the submission of a project report concerning the Mekedatu issue, involving both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- Dispute over shared Cauvery water resource management as CWC reviews the detailed project report on the Mekedatu Dam.