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Tamil Nadu CM rejects all-party meet on Mekedatu, asserts Cauvery rights
Tamil Nadu CM rejects all-party meet on Mekedatu, asserts Cauvery rights
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Friday rejected Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin's demand for an all-party meeting on the Mekedatu dam issue, the Federal reports. Vijay warned against politicising…
The Story in Brief
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Friday rejected Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin's demand for an all-party meeting on the Mekedatu dam issue, the Federal reports. Vijay warned against politicising the matter and said Tamil Nadu will not compromise on its rights over the Cauvery River waters. He said the government has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating the state's stand based on the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's final order.
Vijay defended his proposal to visit Bengaluru for talks with Karnataka, saying it was not a departure from the state's legal position. Udhayanidhi pressed for an all-party meeting, questioning the government's reluctance. He also sought clarity on the proposed visit and details of the Rs 134-crore special package and drought relief assistance.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are using the Mekedatu issue for political gain. The CM's refusal to hold an all-party meet while planning a bilateral visit risks bypassing collective wisdom. The Opposition's demand for unity is fair, but they too must engage constructively rather than score points. The real test will be whether any dialogue between Vijay and his Karnataka counterpart leads to a concrete outcome, and whether the Centre finally responds to the state's letters.
Source: thefederal.com
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