DMK MPs Urge BJP to Form Tribunal Over Mekedatu Dispute, Demand Cauvery Water Release
On Thursday, DMK MPs urged the BJP-led Union government to form a tribunal for resolving the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over Mekedatu reservoir construction. They also demanded Karnataka release Tamil Nadu’s share of Cauvery water as per the final award by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. A virtual meeting, attended by party president M.K. Stalin, adopted resolutions highlighting Karnataka's non-compliance and resultant hardships for farmers in Tamil Nadu. The DMK claimed it had stopped Karnataka from constructing the dam through interventions with the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. MPs vowed to raise issues concerning Tamil Nadu in Parliament.
21 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Despite low reservoir levels and official warnings, Karnataka farmers are optimistic about the potential for successful paddy cultivation due to recent rains.
24 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court advised the Tamil Nadu government to resolve its Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka through the Cauvery Water Management Authority.
30 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu filed a petition with the Supreme Court, demanding Karnataka release 17.604 tmcft of Cauvery water as per the pro-rata formula.
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