Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay defended direct talks with Karnataka on the Cauvery issue, sparring with Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over the Mekedatu dam in the Assembly.
The two leaders sparred in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Aug 07, 2026
01:51 pm
What's the storyTamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin clashed over the Mekedatu dam issue in the Assembly.
The dispute involves Tamil Nadu's rights over Cauvery water and Karnataka's plans to construct a dam on the river.
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