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Vijay Urges PM Modi To Deny Mekedatu Dam Approval Without States' Consent
Vijay's direct appeal to PM Modi over Mekedatu dam approval signals high-profile political pressure.
Context
What happened: Vijay urged PM Modi to deny approval for the Mekedatu dam without the consent of the states involved, citing farmer concerns in the Cauvery Delta.
Why it matters: The content states the site inspection by central government officers has deepened worries among Cauvery Delta farmers already facing a deficit water year.
Key numbers: Deficit water year cited as 2026-27.
What changed
Vijay urged PM Modi to deny approval for the Mekedatu dam without the consent of the states involved, citing farmer concerns in the Cauvery Delta.
Why it matters
The content states the site inspection by central government officers has deepened worries among Cauvery Delta farmers already facing a deficit water year.
Key numbers: Deficit water year cited as 2026-27.
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Nov 07, 2026 04:59 PM ET