Chennai, June 19 -- The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Karnataka government's proposed Mekedatu dam project, triggering sharp political reactions across both states and renewed debate over inter-state river water sharing.

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Vijay, cited legal and constitutional concerns, while asserting the rights of Tamil Nadu over Cauvery river waters.

The move received support from major parties in the House, including Congress and VCK, while opposition parties such as AIADMK also reiterated their longstanding objections to the project, warning of its impact on water availability during drought periods.

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss welcomed the Tamil Nadu Assembly's...