Thanjavur, Nov. 14 -- Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Manickam Tagore on Saturday condemned Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's remarks on the Mekedatu dam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking to reporters in Thanjavur, Tagore said Shivakumar's statement declaring that the project would go ahead was unacceptable, arguing that Modi, as prime minister of the entire country, should have pushed back on stage rather than remain silent.

"On behalf of the entire Tamil community, we strongly condemn Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's statement that the Mekedatu dam will be constructed. His remarks are highly condemnable, and I strongly condemn the Karnataka Chief Minister," Tagore told the reporters.

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