Karnataka, Tamil Nadu in Mekedatu Row

The Mekedatu row has its roots in a long-standing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over water sharing. The project, which aims to provide drinking water to Bengaluru, has been a point of contention between the two states. Karnataka claims that the project is essential for the city's growing population, while Tamil Nadu argues that it will affect the water supply to its own farmers. The dispute has been ongoing for years, with both states refusing to back down. The latest development has sparked fears of a renewed confrontation between the two states.