The discussion over Mekadatu Dam is quiet high nowadays in the state of Tamil Nadu. A few members of the Parliament from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) met PM Modi over the issue of the Mekedatu Dam, as recommended by the Karnataka government, and handed over DMK chief MK Stalin’s letter. Stalin, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, stated displeasure over the development of the dam across Cauvery river in Mekedatu.

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In the letter to Narendra Modi, the DMK chief urged him to instruct the Central Ministries involved to not to approve the construction of Mekedatu dam, as proposed by the neighbouring state of Karnataka. "I am disappointed that the Chief Minister of Karnataka, during his meeting with you, demanded early approvals and clearances for irrigation and drinking water projects, including over Mekedatu, despite the strongest opposition from the state of Tamil Nadu," wrote Stalin.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami, too, had earlier addressed to Narendra Modi, opposing the dam, declaring that the proposed project would “affect the natural flows of the river Cauvery and nullifies the final adjudication”. Stalin, in his letter, noted that the proposed reservoir is in total violation of the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal dated February 5, 2007, as well as the judgment of the Supreme Court of India dated February 16, 2018. Stalin also figured that the project is completely detrimental to the interest of farmers and the drinking water needs of the common people in Tamil Nadu.

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