Mekedatu project: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar expresses willingness to talk to Tamil Nadu (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed willingness to discuss the Mekedatu project with Tamil Nadu, stating that the issue has been used as a political agenda by Tamil Nadu for 40 years.

• Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar expressed willingness to discuss Mekedatu project with Tamil Nadu.
• He stated that Tamil Nadu has used the issue as a political agenda for 40 years.
• The project is a balancing reservoir for drinking water supply to Bengaluru, not for irrigation.