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Tamil Nadu Farmers Protest Mekadatu Dam Project
india · The HinduHundreds of farmers from Tamil Nadu marched to the Karnataka border to protest the Mekadatu Balancing Reservoir Project, claiming it would harm the state's agriculture. The farmers argue that Karnataka is drawing water from the Cauvery river at will, affecting Tamil Nadu's crops. They are demanding that the Karnataka government share the water fairly.
At a glance
- Tamil Nadu farmers protest the Mekadatu dam project, fearing it will harm their agriculture.
- Karnataka is accused of drawing Cauvery water at will, affecting Tamil Nadu's crops.
- Farmers demand fair sharing of water between the two states.