Chennai, June 1 -- Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Monday reaffirmed the state government's stance against the construction of the Mekedatu Dam.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, "Mekedatu dam construction will not be allowed at any cost."

The minister added 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.

Earlier, on May 25, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay conducted detailed consultations with Cauvery water experts and legal experts on the proposed groundbreaking ceremony by ...