In a recent development in the ongoing inter-state water disputes, the Tamil Nadu assembly discussed the contentious issue of the Mekedatu dam. Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami of the AIADMK, called upon the DMK government to capitalize on the camaraderie among southern Chief Ministers to find an amicable solution to the issue. However, Minister Duraimurugan highlighted the legal complexities surrounding the construction of the Mekedatu dam. He emphasized that Karnataka cannot proceed with the construction of the dam without obtaining consent from Tamil Nadu, citing the Supreme Court’s involvement and the existence of 22 pending cases related to the matter. The debate shed light on the challenges and intricacies involved in resolving this long-standing dispute between the two states. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.