DMK accuses State government of sleeping over Cauvery issue
Former DMK Minister S. Regupathy has criticized the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government for its perceived inaction regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. He specifically called out Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his silence and failure to convene an all-party meeting to address the state's concerns.
Why it matters
The Cauvery water dispute is a long-standing and highly sensitive political issue in South India that directly impacts agricultural livelihoods and interstate relations.
Former DMK Minister S. Regupathy on Sunday (August 2, 2026) accused the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government of remaining passive on the crucial Cauvery water dispute and criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for “failing to clarify the government’s stand” on the issue.
In a statement issued in Chennai, Mr. Regupathy said that as Chief Minister, Mr. Vijay had a responsibility to explain the government’s position on vital issues such as the Cauvery dispute.
Claiming Mr. Vijay avoided interacting with the media to protect his public image, Mr. Regupathy said neither the Chief Minister nor Water Resources Minister N. Anand had spelt out the government’s stand on Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu project. He said Mr. Vijay and Mr. Anand owed the people an explanation as to whether they endorsed Electricity Minister R. Nirmalkumar’s view that there was no need to convene an all-party meeting on the issue.
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