DMK chief urges all‑party talks on Cauvery after Karnataka dam claim
M.K. Stalin asks Tamil Nadu’s chief minister to convene a statewide meeting to oppose Karnataka’s Mekedatu project and seek legal recourse.
On November 14, 2026, DMK president and former chief minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay urging the convening of an all‑party meeting to voice opposition to Karnataka’s planned Mekedatu dam, The Hindu reported.
Why did Stalin call for an all‑party meeting?
He said the state must “bury our differences and remain united on the Cauvery water dispute” and demonstrate unity against Karnataka chief minister D.K. Shivakumar’s claim that nothing could stop the dam, according to The Hindu.
What steps did Stalin propose for Tamil Nadu?
Stalin’s letter asked Vijay to arrange for a delegation of Tamil Nadu MPs to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and submit the resolutions adopted at the proposed all‑party meeting and the Tamil Nadu Assembly’s June resolutions opposing the dam, The Hindu noted.
How does Stalin view negotiations with Karnataka?
He warned that past experience has shown negotiations with Karnataka do not secure Tamil Nadu’s rights, insisting the state must pursue legal remedies and cautioning Vijay against a personal visit to Karnataka’s capital, The Hindu said.
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