Chennai, Nov. 14 -- Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Manickam Tagore on Saturday strongly condemned Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's recent assertion that no one can stop the construction of the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery River.

He asserted that the construction of the dam is not only illegal but will also severely affect the lives of farmers.

In a post on X, Tagore criticised Shivakumar for making the remarks during an event in Mysuru in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the stance violates both Supreme Court directives and the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

"It is deeply condemnable that Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, in the presence of Prime Minister ...