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DMK MLAs protest in Tamil Nadu Assembly over Cauvery water dispute

DMK legislators led by Udhayanidhi Stalin wore black shirts to the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday to protest against the TVK government's handling of the Cauvery water dispute. The demonstration occurred as Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the state's first Agriculture Budget. The Opposition party demanded an adjournment motion to discuss the issue and criticized the government for its stance on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project proposed by Karnataka.

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Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 2024
File photo: Singh PreetManak / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

DMK MLAs entered the Tamil Nadu Assembly wearing black shirts on Thursday to protest against the government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The protest took place during the presentation of the state's first Agriculture Budget by Minister R. Vinoth. Udhayanidhi Stalin, leading the DMK members, sought an adjournment motion to address the Cauvery water dispute and the concerns of farmers regarding the Mekedatu project.

The Opposition party has accused the government of failing to take a firm stance against the proposed reservoir project in Karnataka, which they argue threatens the water supply for Tamil Nadu farmers. DMK leaders have called for the Chief Minister to break his silence on the matter and provide a detailed response to their concerns during the ongoing Assembly proceedings.

Key Facts

  1. DMK MLAs wore black shirts to the Tamil Nadu Assembly to protest.
  2. The protest occurred during the presentation of the state's first Agriculture Budget.
  3. Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the budget.
  4. Udhayanidhi Stalin led the DMK protest.
  5. The protest focused on the Cauvery water dispute and the Mekedatu project.
  6. The DMK sought an adjournment motion to discuss the water issue.

The Timeline4

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 6 Aug

    1. HiThe Hindu
      On day of Agriculture Budget, DMK MLAs wear black over TVK-led government’s ‘failure’ on Cauvery issue
    2. SBsambad
      Tamil Nadu Assembly: ତାମିଲନାଡୁ ବିଧାନସଭାରେ ହଙ୍ଗାମା: ଉଦୟନିଧିଙ୍କ ନେତୃତ୍ଵରେ କଳା ସାର୍ଟ ପିନ୍ଧି ଡିଏମକେର ପ୍ରତିବାଦ
    3. DHDeccan Herald
      TVK's Agri budget has 'nothing', says DMK; demands all-party meeting over Cauvery row
    4. HiThe Hindu
      DMK seeks adjournment motion on Cauvery dispute, slams TVK government’s Agriculture Budget

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  • Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 outlet

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