PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has called on the central government to reject Karnataka's detailed project report for the Mekedatu dam. He emphasized that the construction of the dam would adversely affect agriculture and drinking water supply in Tamil Nadu. Ramadoss also criticized Karnataka's claims regarding Tamil Nadu's opposition to the project, asserting that the state has the right to contest it.
- ▪PMK urges the Centre to reject the Mekedatu dam DPR prepared by Karnataka.
- ▪The Mekedatu dam could impact agriculture in 14 districts and drinking water for five crore people.
- ▪Anbumani Ramadoss disputes Karnataka's claims about Tamil Nadu's rights regarding the dam.
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PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPRPMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPRPublished on: May 22, 2026 11:38 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Chennai, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday urged the Centre not to accept the detailed project report prepared by Karnataka for the proposed Mekedatu dam.PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPRIn a statement, he said, "The Tamil Nadu government should press the central government to revoke the 2018 permission that allowed preparation of the draft project report for construction of the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery without the State's approval."Referring to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Sivakumar's remarks, Anbumai said the claim that Tamil Nadu has no right to oppose the Karnataka…
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