Chennai, June 19 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday moved a resolution in the State Legislative Assembly against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct the Mekedatu dam, appealing to all members of the House to support the motion unanimously.

Extending his party's full support to the resolution, Tamil Nadu Assembly Congress leader Rakesh Kumar, TN Assembly VCK leader and Minister Vanniarasu backed the move introduced by CM Vijay, emphasising the need for state unity on the inter-state river water issue.

The resolution emphasises that any such project would violate existing legal frameworks and the rights of the people of Tamil Nadu.

According to the resolution to be moved by the Chief Minister: "This Augus...