Mekadatu project threatens the fraternity between two States: M. Veerapandian
CPI state secretary M. Veerapandian led a protest against the Mekadatu dam project, arguing it threatens the relationship between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The protesters urged the Karnataka government to respect court rulings regarding water sharing.
Why it matters
The Mekadatu project is a long-standing point of contention that impacts interstate relations and water resource management in Southern India.
State secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) M. Veerapandian led a rally here against the Mekadatu project, calling upon the Karnataka government to immediately halt the plans for a dam and respect the Court orders on water sharing between the States.
The protest rally of the CPI alongside its affiliated farmers association, Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam, underlined that Tamil Nadu recognised the rights of the people of Karnataka. The Left party urged the Karnataka government to similarly recognise the rights of the people of Tamil Nadu.
Addressing the rally, Mr. Veerapandian said the Mekdatau project threatened to ruin the fraternity enjoyed between the people of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and this long-standing cordiality between the people of the two States must be protected.
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