Manickam Tagore opposes Mekedatu dam, cites farmers' harm
In short
Manickam Tagore opposed the Mekedatu dam during an event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the project could harm Tamil Nadu farmers and goes against Supreme Court rulings.
He asked the central government not to approve it without talking to lower-riparian states like Tamil Nadu. The issue matters because it affects farm livelihoods and state rights.
What the reporting says
Manickam Tagore opposed the Mekedatu dam project during an event involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it would hurt Tamil Nadu farmers and violate Supreme Court rulings. He urged the central government to withhold approval unless lower-riparian states, including Tamil Nadu, are consulted. The remarks add to political opposition over Karnataka’s proposed dam plan and its impact on state rights.
Why it matters
Manickam Tagore, a Congress leader, opposed Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam plan and said it could hurt Tamil Nadu farmers. He argued the project conflicts with Supreme Court rulings and should not move ahead without consulting lower-riparian states. The remarks sharpen opposition to the project and frame it as a dispute over river water rights and state approval.