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TNCC Opposes Mekedatu Dam Project, Vows to Block Construction

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has voiced strong opposition to the Mekedatu dam project, with its president asserting that Tamil Nadu will not permit its construction.

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Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president Manickam Tagore has strongly criticized remarks made by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding the Mekedatu dam. Shivakumar had stated that no one could prevent the dam's construction across the Cauvery river and requested final approval from the Union government.

Tagore asserted that Tamil Nadu would not allow the project to proceed under any circumstances. The TNCC's stance highlights the ongoing inter-state water dispute concerning the Mekedatu dam.

This information is based on a report by Dt Next.

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