Madurai, Nov. 9 -- Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore on Monday accused the BJP-led Union Government of playing politics over the Cauvery issue, calling it "unfortunate and condemnable."

"We all know that Tamil Nadu has rights over the Cauvery, and the Cauvery is a very important issue for the state. We depend on the Cauvery. It is our mother, and Tamil Nadu has always stood united in protecting its interests," Tagore said at a conference.

He alleged that the Union Government, particularly the BJP, is taking steps that are detrimental to Tamil Nadu's interests.

Tagore said Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the visit of Union Government officials to the Mekedatu site is unacceptabl...