TN Congress chief slams BJP over Cauvery, opposes Mekedatu

Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore accused the BJP-led Union Government of playing politics over the Cauvery issue, calling it 'unfortunate and condemnable.' He opposed the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, saying it cannot proceed without consulting Tamil Nadu. Tagore clarified the state doesn't oppose Bengaluru's water access but maintained Mekedatu is not the solution.