T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticises Congress’ Manickam Tagore over Mekedatu
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran has criticized Congress leader Manickam Tagore regarding the Mekedatu water dispute. Nagenthran accused the Congress of hypocrisy, arguing that the party advocates for states' rights only when out of power, while failing to address water issues when in government.
Why it matters
Water disputes remain a highly contentious political issue in India, often used to highlight federal tensions between state and central governments.
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) criticised the Congress, contending that it was against the federal principles while in power, only to now advocate for States’ rights. He was criticising Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president B. Manickam Tagore for his party’s stand on the Mekedatu issue.
The article focuses on the BJP's critique of the Congress, reflecting the political friction between the two parties.
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