Tamil Nadu Congress chief Manickam Tagore criticised party colleague and Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar for saying nobody can stop the proposed Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery before PM Modi and seeking Centre's clearances. Tagore called it an utterly unacceptable "stubborn stance" that threatens livelihoods of Tamil Nadu farmers and the state's water rights. "We'll never allow this project," Tagore said.