AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami takes exception to Karnataka CM Shivakumar’s remarks on Mekedat

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File | Photo credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday (Nov 10, 2026) took exception to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s reported observation that there was no need for permission to build the Mekedatu Reservoir across the Cauvery River.

In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami recalled the steps he took in 2017-18 when he was in power to protect the interests of Tamil Nadu and convince the Center not to give permission to the Karnataka government for the Mekedatu project.

He also criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for “remaining silent and unable to protect” the state’s interests.

Published – 11 Nov 2026 13:17 IST