# Mekedatu Dam Row: Stalin Calls for Unity > Stalin demands all Tamil Nadu parties meet to oppose Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. - Title: Mekedatu Dam Row: Stalin Calls for Unity · Indiatimes - Summary: Stalin demands all Tamil Nadu parties meet to oppose Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. - Keywords: mekedatu dam, tamil nadu, stalin, vijay, cauvery water, karnataka, mekedatu project, all-party meeting, water rights, delta farmers, india, Indiatimes - Source: Indiatimes — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mekedatu-dam-row-stalin-seeks-united-tamil-nadu-stand-asks-vijay-to-call-all-party-meeting/articleshow/135827511.cms - Author: Yashasvi Vasistha - Published: 2026-11-14T09:06:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: mekedatu dam, tamil nadu, stalin, vijay, cauvery water, karnataka, mekedatu project, all-party meeting, water rights, delta farmers, india, news ## Stalin urges meeting DMK chief MK Stalin called for an all-party meeting to discuss Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project. > Given the situation where the Karnataka Chief Minister has once again begun speaking aggressively about building the Mekedatu dam, the Government of Tamil Nadu must no longer remain silent ## Stalin's water rights stance Stalin described Cauvery as a 'life and death' issue for Tamil Nadu's farmers and delta regions. > Beyond mere water sharing, Cauvery is historically and emotionally intertwined with the lives of Tamils. The entire livelihood of delta farmers depends upon it ## Karnataka's position Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar claimed the dam project would release 177 thousand million cubic feet of water to Tamil Nadu. > Mekedatu issue - Supreme Court has given order. Now what we need is just one thing - all parties have agreed, let's go together ## Stalin's call for unity Stalin demanded Tamil Nadu parties show unity to oppose Karnataka's dam project through legal means. > It is essential that we stand united, transcending personal likes and dislikes as well as party differences ## Vijay's response Vijay government previously warned against Tamil Nadu's visit to Karnataka for dam discussions. > Do not run into this disaster ## Stalin's proposal Stalin suggested Tamil Nadu leaders meet Prime Minister Modi to present unified opposition to the dam. > We should submit the resolutions adopted at the proposed all-party meeting, along with a unanimous resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly against the Mekedatu project in June ## Karnataka's legal stance Shivakumar stated Karnataka has secured forest and environmental clearances for the dam project. > I have asked for one forest clearance and one environment clearance ## Mekedatu project details The Mekedatu project aims to build a balancing reservoir on the Cauvery river for Bengaluru's water needs. > The Mekedatu project envisages a balancing reservoir on the Cauvery river in Karnataka, primarily to meet Bengaluru's drinking water needs and generate hydroelectric power ## Tamil Nadu's opposition Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the dam due to concerns over agricultural water availability. > Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed it, citing concerns over the availability of Cauvery water for downstream areas, particularly its agricultural delta districts ## Stalin's warning Stalin warned against Tamil Nadu's visit to Karnataka for dam discussions, citing risks of conflict. > Do not run into this disaster ## Karnataka's invitation Shivakumar invited Tamil Nadu representatives to visit Karnataka to understand the dam project benefits. > It is my state, my right. And they [Tamil Nadu] should also know; Tamil Nadu also should know. Let them come with the delegation; I will show them, I will explain to them how it helps them ## Legal status The Supreme Court has already passed an order on the Mekedatu dam project dispute. > Mekedatu issue - Supreme Court has given order ## Next steps Tamil Nadu's parties must convene an all-party meeting to present unified opposition to the dam. > Therefore, I request through this letter that an all-party meeting be convened to express our unity and opposition to the Karnataka chief minister's statements ## Stalin's stance Stalin emphasized Tamil Nadu's position to secure water rights through legal means, not negotiations. > Tamil Nadu's position had consistently been to secure its water rights through legal means rather than negotiations with Karnataka ## Karnataka's project Karnataka's Mekedatu project requires balancing reservoir on Cauvery river for water and power generation. > The Mekedatu project envisages a balancing reservoir on the Cauvery river in Karnataka, primarily to meet Bengaluru's drinking water needs and generate hydroelectric power ## Key takeaway Tamil Nadu's chief minister seeks unity to protect Cauvery water rights against Karnataka's dam project.