AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File | Photo Credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan
The AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) took exception to the reported observation of Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that there was no need for permission to build the Mekedatu reservoir across the Cauvery river.
In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami, recalled the steps taken by him during 2017-18, while in power, to protect the interests of Tamil Nadu and prevail upon the Centre not to give clearance to the Karnataka government for the Mekedatu project.
He also criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for “maintaining silence and not being able to safeguard” the interests of the State.
Published - November 11, 2026 01:17 pm IST
Source: The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau
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