AIADMK Leader Palaniswami Criticizes Karnataka CM Over Mekedatu Reservoir Project Remarks

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has strongly opposed Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s recent remarks regarding the <b>Mekedatu reservoir</b> project. Shivakumar reportedly claimed that no formal permission is required to construct the dam across the Cauvery river, sparking immediate backlash from the opposition leader. Palaniswami highlighted his past efforts during 2017-18 to prevent the Centre from granting clearance to the Karnataka government for this project. He emphasized that protecting Tamil Nadu's water interests remains a <b>critical priority</b> for the state's agricultural stability and long-term resource management. Furthermore, Palaniswami criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his perceived silence on the matter He alleged that the current state government is failing to effectively safeguard the interests of Tamil Nadu against Karnataka's infrastructure plans.