Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar's Mekedatu Assurance to Tamil Nadu: 'The Dam Will Be Built Only For You'

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday remarked he had assured, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, that the interests of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry would be protected in connection with the proposed Mekedatu dam.

What happened

Speaking to reporters after taking part in the southern CMs session, Shivakumar stated he has favoured a separate session to amicably settle water-sharing matters. Except for using 5 TMC for drinking water requirements, the rest of the water stored in the proposed Mekedatu dam will be for Tamil Nadu, he remarked. "The dam will be built only for you, not us, " he remarked, addressing Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The bottom line

In short, karnataka CM DK Shivakumar' s Mekedatu Assurance to Tamil Nadu: ' The Dam Will is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.