‘Vijay remained silent, Shivakumar spoke openly on Mekedatu project’: DMK on South CMs-Amit Shah meeting

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party has voiced strong criticism regarding the stance taken by Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during a recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The DMK specifically took issue with the discussions surrounding the Mekedatu project.

According to the DMK's allegations, D.K. Shivakumar openly advocated for the Mekedatu project during the high-level meeting. This public support for a project that has been a point of contention has drawn sharp criticism from the DMK, which views it as detrimental to Tamil Nadu's interests.

Furthermore, the DMK party pointed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's perceived inaction during the meeting. The party alleged that Siddaramaiah did not directly oppose the Mekedatu project, suggesting a lack of firm resistance against Karnataka's proposal. This perceived passive stance has also become a target of the DMK's criticism.

The Mekedatu project, which involves building a dam across the Cauvery river, has been a long-standing source of dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, primarily concerning water sharing. The DMK's strong reaction highlights the deep-seated political and regional sensitivities surrounding inter-state water disputes in India.