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Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin Clash Over Cauvery Dispute in Assembly

Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin Clash Over Cauvery Dispute in Assembly

The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin engaged in a heated exchange in the State Assembly regarding the contentious Mekedatu dam project and Cauvery water sharing.

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The CM formally rejected the DMK's demand for an all-party meeting, asserting that the government is handling the legal dispute through appropriate judicial channels rather than political grandstanding.

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The confrontation highlights growing friction between the two leaders, with Vijay declaring his readiness to face political criticism to protect the state's water rights against Karnataka's proposed construction.