Tamil Nadu pushes back on Supreme Court's Mekedatu dam order
Tamil Nadu has asked the Supreme Court to rethink its recent decision allowing Karnataka to move ahead with the preparation and review of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu dam.
State leaders say their concerns weren't properly heard, even though earlier court rulings required that Tamil Nadu's objections be considered during the project planning process.
Why should you care?
The Mekedatu dam is a big deal for both states—Bengaluru needs it for water and power, but Tamil Nadu worries it could cut into its share of Cauvery river water, which farmers rely on.
With Karnataka speeding up the project by forming a new technical team this week, tensions are rising, and leaders in Tamil Nadu are calling for stronger action to protect their water rights.
This ongoing dispute affects millions who depend on the river every day.