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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay rejects all-party meeting on Cauvery water dispute

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has declined a demand from the DMK for an all-party meeting regarding the Mekedatu dam and the ongoing Cauvery water dispute. The Chief Minister stated that his government remains committed to protecting the state's water rights and has already communicated its position to the Prime Minister. Despite criticism from the opposition, Vijay expressed a willingness to endure personal insults if it facilitates productive talks with Karnataka in the interest of the people of Tamil Nadu.

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Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
File photo: Tamilnaduboy / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has formally rejected calls for an all-party meeting concerning the Mekedatu dam project. The demand was led by the DMK, which sought the meeting to address concerns regarding the release of Cauvery water. Vijay maintained that the state government is firm in its stance on water rights and has already conveyed its position directly to the Prime Minister.

In response to the opposition's pressure, the Chief Minister stated that he is prepared to face personal criticism if it helps secure a dialogue with Karnataka. He urged political parties to avoid politicizing the water dispute, emphasizing that his priority is to resolve the issue for the benefit of the state's residents.

Key Facts

  1. Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay rejected the DMK's demand for an all-party meeting.
  2. The dispute concerns the Mekedatu dam and the release of Cauvery water.
  3. Vijay stated that the state's position has already been conveyed to the Prime Minister.
  4. The Chief Minister expressed a willingness to bear insults to facilitate talks with Karnataka.

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  1. 7 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      Vijay vs Udhayanidhi: CM rejects DMK's all-party meet demand on Cauvery dispute
    2. HTHindustan Times
      ‘Ready to face insults’: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay amid face-off with Udhayanidhi over Cauvery dispute
    3. MiMint
      'No need for all-party meet on Mekedatu': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says he was willing to 'bear insults' for Cauvery talks

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