AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami takes exception to Karnataka CM Shivakumar’s remarks on Mekedatu
He also criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for “maintaining silence and not being able to safeguard” the interests of the State.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File
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.
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