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.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay rejects all-party meeting on Mekedatu, urging opposition to stop politicizing the Cauvery water dispute.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stated no all-party meeting is needed for the Mekedatu Dam issue. He assured the government will protect the state's Cauvery water rights.…