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Karnataka CM Invites Tamil Nadu for Mekedatu Project Talks
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 03:32 AM
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has extended an invitation to his Tamil Nadu counterpart for discussions regarding the Mekedatu water project, stressing the importance of collaboration.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has stated the state is prepared for dialogue with Tamil Nadu concerning the Mekedatu water project. The invitation emphasizes a cooperative approach to address the project, which is a significant point of contention between the two southern states.
Shivakumar highlighted that discussions would focus on achieving mutual benefits through collaboration. The Mekedatu project, envisioned to provide drinking water and power, has been a long-standing issue involving inter-state water sharing agreements.
The Chief Minister's statement signals a potential move towards resolving the dispute through diplomatic channels, underscoring Karnataka's readiness to engage constructively with Tamil Nadu.
Shivakumar highlighted that discussions would focus on achieving mutual benefits through collaboration. The Mekedatu project, envisioned to provide drinking water and power, has been a long-standing issue involving inter-state water sharing agreements.
The Chief Minister's statement signals a potential move towards resolving the dispute through diplomatic channels, underscoring Karnataka's readiness to engage constructively with Tamil Nadu.