Protest in Dharmapuri against Mekedatu dam project
Indian Democratic Party members protested in Dharmapuri against the Karnataka government's attempt to build the Mekedatu dam, citing its impact on farmers.
The Indian Democratic Party (IDP) staged a protest in front of the Dharmapuri Collector's office against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery River.
The protesters alleged that the project would severely threaten the livelihoods of Tamil Nadu farmers. They submitted a petition to the District Collector, demanding immediate action to protect Tamil Nadu's water rights in the Cauvery.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai