Cauvery Row Erupts Again: DK Shivakumar Urges Vijay To Postpone Mekedatu Talks

The Cauvery dispute has once again become a major political flashpoint. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to postpone the proposed meeting on the Mekedatu project, citing the current political atmosphere and ongoing protests across Karnataka. The Mekedatu dam proposal on the Cauvery river has long been opposed by Tamil Nadu, which fears it could affect water flow to the state and its farmers. The BJP and several Kannada organisations have intensified their opposition, turning the issue into a heated political battle. Here are the latest developments in the Cauvery water-sharing row and the controversy surrounding the Mekedatu talks.