DK Shivakumar Revives Mekedatu Push: Why Tamil Nadu Is Worried

Why is the Mekedatu project back in the spotlight?

After DK Shivakumar renewed Karnataka's push for the proposed Cauvery reservoir, the long-running dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has once again come into focus.

In this video, TNM’s Shivani Kava explains what the Mekedatu project is, why Karnataka says it is essential for Bengaluru's water needs, why Tamil Nadu opposes it, and where the project stands today.