BJP leader questions Vijay over Mekedatu dam issue
Chennai BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his silence regarding Karnataka's efforts to build a dam.
Chennai BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran on Sunday questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay regarding his alleged silence on the Mekedatu dam issue.
Nagenthran referred to a statement by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that efforts are being made to acquire land for the construction of the dam across the Cauvery.
The BJP leader criticised the actions of the Karnataka government and the silence of the Vijay-led TVK government on the matter.
Nagenthran noted that Karnataka is ruled by the Congress, which he stated is an ally of the TVK.
He claimed that despite a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority, Karnataka has not released water to Tamil Nadu.
Nagenthran asked why Mr. Vijay is not opposing the Congress in Karnataka, alleging that the state intends to destroy the livelihood of Tamil Nadu farmers.