Water Wars in Tamil Nadu: A Crisis in the Making The recent spat between Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu Dam project has exposed a long standing fault line in Tamil Nadu's politics.
The demand for an all party meeting on the issue, which the CM has rejected, is not just a matter of party politics but also reflects deep seated anxiety among the state's farmers and residents about their water rights.
The Cauvery dispute has been contentious for decades, with both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka having competing claims to the river's waters.