Cauvery issue: Karnataka CM requests Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay to defer his visit
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar requested Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay to defer his Aug 3 visit to Bengaluru for Cauvery talks, citing a non-conducive situation.
Tamil Nadu law minister R Nirmal Kumar said the government will approach the Supreme Court to secure its due share of Cauvery water and prevent the Mekedatu dam.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allotted Rs 340 crore for improvement of waterbodies and drinking water supply via tankers after reviewing reservoir levels.
A 13-member delegation from Tamil Nadu, including ministers and bureaucrats, was finalized for the proposed visit, but talks were only one option being explored.
Tamil Nadu revenue minister K A Sengottaiyan said Vijay would prevent construction of the Mekedatu dam at all costs and continue legal and political efforts for Cauvery water.
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