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Cauvery Water War Puts Congress in a Tough Spot — It Rules Both States
Times of India·Sunday, 7 June 2026
Karnataka wants to build the Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery river. Tamil Nadu is dead against it, saying it will cut their water supply. Both states are now ruled by Congress, putting the national party in an awkward position where it has to somehow keep both sides happy.
Why It Matters
Water disputes between states affect millions of farmers and city residents who depend on the Cauvery river. This one has been simmering for decades and is heating up again.
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