Tamizhaga Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam led by its president by P.R Pandian organised a rally towards Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border in Hosur on May 31, 2026 protesting against Karnataka government’s proposal of going ahead with the construction of Mekedatu Dam.
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Tamizhaga Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam general secretary P.R. Pandian, on Sunday (May 31, 2026), demanded to file a contempt of court case against Karnataka Chief Minister-elect D.K. Shivakumar for speaking against the Supreme Court verdict.On Sunday, farmers led by Mr. Pandian went on a rally via the Jujuvadi checkpost near Hosur in the Krishnagiri district and tried to enter Karnataka as a mark of protest against the Karnataka government’s proposal to construct Mekedatu Dam. But, the police deployed at the border stopped the farmers.Speaking to reporters, Mr. Pandian said that Mr. Shivakumar, who lost the people’s support, aims for political gain in the upcoming Assembly elections in Karnataka, claiming that the Mekedatu Dam will be constructed. He alleged that Mr. Shivakumar instigates hatred between the people of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Mr. Pandian stressed that the Union Government should not watch this as a mere spectator.
