Former Puducherry CM demands all-party meeting on Cauvery issue
The Hindu
Farming in around 50,000 acres of land in Karaikal region would be affected if the flow of water from Cauvery dips due to the construction of the Mekedatu dam, former CM V. Narayanasamy said in a message
The government should convene an all-party meeting to unanimously pass a resolution against Karnataka government’s move to construct the Mekedatu dam, former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy has said. In a video message on Wednesday night, the former Chief Minister said the move by Karnataka would deprive Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry of their share of Cauvery water. Farming in around 50,000 acres of land in Karaikal region would be affected if the flow of water from Cauvery dips due to the construction of dam. The government should convene an all-party meeting to jointly oppose Karnataka’s move and protect the rights of the Union Territory, he said.More Related News