Congress' Tamil Nadu unit (TNCC) today condemned the party-led government in Karnataka over its decision to construct a check dam across river Cauvery at Mekedatu, saying it was going ahead 'unilaterally' without Central clearance.
With the Centre yet to notify the Cauvery Management Board, Karnataka's decision to construct the reservoir was 'unacceptable to anyone,' TNCC President EVKS Elangovan said in a statement.
"The unilateral decision to construct the check dam without getting Union Environmental Ministry's clearance is condemnable," he said.
He also refuted criticism that his party was adopting double standards on inter-state river disputes, saying it was as committed to the welfare of the state as any other political party.
He extended Congress' support to a bandh called by farmers' associations on March 28 protesting against Karnataka and the Centre over the dam issue.
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