Mekedatu Dam Row: Congress Clash Erupts Over Cauvery | Did Karnataka Cross The Line? News18

A fresh political and legal battle erupts over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu Dam project. Tamil Nadu Congress chief Manickam Tagore has slammed Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar over his claim that no one can stop the project, urging the Centre to withhold approval without the consent of lower-riparian states.TVK’s Sathya Kumar argues that the Supreme Court’s judgment does not permit construction without such consent, while political analyst M.C. Abbas counters that the court has not barred Karnataka from building a dam within its territory or required another state’s permission.Is this a constitutional and legal dispute, or a political showdown over Cauvery water rights? Watch the debate. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube