Bengaluru, June 23 -- BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has said that the primary objective behind the Mekedatu Reservoir project is to collect excess water that would otherwise flow into the sea and utilize it in a judicious manner.

He told the media that the project is going to benefit the people of Tamil Nadu even more than the people of Karnataka.

"This is because the lower riparian state is bound to benefit from a project designed to preserve excess water. Unfortunately, the matter has taken a political direction," he said.

"Instead of turning this into a Tamil Nadu versus Karnataka conflict, making it a regional issue, and indulging in irresponsible politics, I would urge both Chief Ministers to engage in a more constructive consultation and ...