Chennai, June 19 -- The Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Friday reiterated the DMK's strong opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka, asserting that the party would not allow Tamil Nadu's water rights to be compromised.

Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly during a discussion on a resolution related to the Mekedatu project, Udhayanidhi Stalin said that the DMK has consistently opposed the Mekedatu project and backed all legal and political efforts aimed at safeguarding Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery river water.

Udhayanidhi Stalin said, "DMK's firm stand is that no dam should be constructed at Mekedatu. We must never allow Tamil Nadu's rights to be compromised. Eve...