PMK leader Anbumani warns of water crisis if Mekedatu dam is built
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss is conducting a padayatra to protest the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka. He argues the dam threatens Tamil Nadu's water security and violates long-standing riparian agreements.
Why it matters
The project is a major source of inter-state tension between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, impacting agricultural and drinking water supplies for millions.
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday (July 2, 2026) said the proposed Mekedatu dam in Karnataka would pose a serious threat to Tamil Nadu’s drinking water supply and irrigation, affecting people across the State.
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