Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene on the Mekedatu project. He requested no approvals unless consistent with the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award. Vijay also called for withdrawal of a Union Minister's Rajya Sabha statement. This statement suggested Karnataka did not need lower riparian consent for the project. The Chief Minister emphasized protecting judicial decisions and federal harmony.

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has said the Tamil Nadu CM Vijay should not have talks with the Karnataka CM over the Mekedatu dam issue. He said instead an all-party meeting should…

Anbumani Ramadoss urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to avoid discussions with Karnataka on the Mekedatu dam issue and seek legal action.