Bengaluru, Nov. 14 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday reiterated its commitment to construct the Mekedatu dam, declaring that the project is a state right and asserting that the state will not back down from safeguarding its interests.

Speaking to the media at the Vidhana Soudha premises, Shivakumar emphasised that Tamil Nadu, instead of opposing this move, should send a delegation to Karnataka so he can explain the benefits the neighbouring state stands to gain from the project.

"The Mekedatu project is Karnataka's right, and it is our duty to implement it in accordance with the Supreme Court's directive. Instead of opposing the move, Tamil Nadu should send a delegation so I can explain the benefits they stand to gai...