Dhinakaran, Vasan urge Vijay to protect interests of T.N. farmers in Mekedatu issue

AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Sunday, November 15, 2026, accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of neglecting farmers' livelihoods regarding the Mekedatu dam project to maintain his alliance with the Congress. Mr.

Dhinakaran alleged that this inaction has emboldened Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to continue with the project and urged Mr. Vijay to pressure the Congress leadership to halt it, warning that failure to act would betray the state's farmers. Meanwhile, Tamil Maanila Congress leader G.K.

Vasan also criticized Mr. Shivakumar’s recent remarks, rejecting his interpretation of the Supreme Court verdict and his request for central support. Mr. Vasan asserted that Karnataka’s construction efforts infringe upon Tamil Nadu’s rights, emphasizing that the Mekedatu water issue is a critical matter of survival for the state's agricultural community.