Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stood firm on the Mekedatu Dam project, amidst objections from Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore. He emphasized that the project is a right for Karnataka and dismissed the political backlash. To foster dialogue, Shivakumar encouraged Tamil Nadu officials to engage in conversations about the dam’s advantages, reaffirming that Karnataka would respect the Supreme Court’s ruling on water distribution.