The DMK has intensified its opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project by submitting adjournment motion notices in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. They are demanding an immediate discussion in Parliament, citing concerns over the project’s impact on Tamil Nadu’s water security and farmers’ livelihoods. The party has urged the Centre to prioritize the Mekedatu issue during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Amid growing apprehensions in Tamil Nadu regarding Karnataka’s push for the dam construction at Mekedatu, the DMK has raised alarms over the potential consequences. T.R. Baalu, the DMK parliamentary party leader, has emphasized the detrimental effects the dam could have on Tamil Nadu’s water share from the Cauvery River, especially affecting farmers reliant on Cauvery waters for irrigation.
The DMK has consistently opposed the Mekedatu project, stressing the necessity of obtaining consent from lower riparian states before proceeding. They are adamant about upholding the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and the Supreme Court’s directives on water sharing. The party is strategically using adjournment motion notices in both houses of Parliament to bring national attention to the Mekedatu issue and advocate for a detailed discussion.
