Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Crisis Meeting Over Mekedatu Dam Project, AIADMK MLAs Resign Amid Party Turmoil
मुख्य बातें
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay holds emergency meeting to discuss Mekedatu Dam project.
- •Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announces plans to submit Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Centre.
- •Three AIADMK MLAs from S.P. Velumani faction submit resignation letters and join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- •AIADMK's strength in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly drops to 44 after MLAs' resignation.
- •Mekedatu dam project has been a contentious issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for a long time.
In a significant development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay convened an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the Mekedatu Dam project proposed by Karnataka, which has sparked fresh tensions over the Cauvery River water-sharing issue. The meeting, attended by Cauvery water and legal experts, aimed to uphold the state's rights and safeguard the welfare of farmers. According to a press note from the Tamil Nadu government, CM Vijay advised taking immediate follow-up legal measures to address the issue.
