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NEwly decreed mysore chief regime minister DK Shivakumar on th took potshots at the Tamil Nadu government over the long-pending issue of the Mekedatu dam project across the Cauvery river between the two states. Shivakumar said that the Tamil Nadu government, irrespective of the party, will do ‘politics’.“They have been opposing for the last 30-40 years. The matter has already been decided by the court. The matter lies with the central government now,” Shivakumar said.Also read: Exclusive | CBSE whistleblower's message for CJP's Abhijeet Dipke: 'Internet activism fine, but…'“We will do our job. They will do theirs,” he said. Shivakumar on May 26 welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the review petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government regarding the Mekedatu project.Mekedatu rowMekedatu is a multi-purpose (drinking water and power) project proposed by Karnataka, which involves building a balancing reservoir near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district (now renamed as Bengaluru South district).Tamil Nadu has been opposing the project, raising apprehensions that the state would be affected if the project takes shape.The project, once completed, is aimed at ensuring drinking water to Bengaluru and neighbouring areas (4.75 tmcft); it also can generate 400 MW power, according to officials.Tamil Nadu's opposition of Mekedatu rowTamil Nadu government has been opposing the Mekedatu dam project over the years. On Monday, Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar reaffirmed the state government's stance against the construction of the Mekedatu Dam.Also read: Rebellion, mayor exits: Mamata Banerjee's TMC faces one of its biggest challenges ever“Mekedatu dam construction will not be allowed at any cost,” he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI, adding that the state is actively pursuing all necessary legal measures to prevent the project, working under the guidance of the CM."We are looking after all legal actions to be taken against the Dam Construction with the guidance of the TN chief minister Joseph Vijay," he said.On May 25, Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay conducted detailed consultations with Cauvery water experts and legal experts on the proposed groundbreaking ceremony by the Karnataka government for the construction of the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery River.

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