In a recent session of the Tamil Nadu assembly, the topic of inter-state water disputes took center stage. Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami of the AIADMK, called on the ruling DMK government to capitalize on the camaraderie among Chief Ministers of southern states to find amicable solutions to these long-standing issues. However, Minister Duraimurugan highlighted the complexities surrounding the Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka. He emphasized that Karnataka cannot proceed with the construction of the dam without the consent of Tamil Nadu, pointing to the 22 pending cases related to the issue in the Supreme Court. The debate shed light on the ongoing tensions between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over water-sharing agreements, with both states vying to protect their respective interests. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.