India, Nov. 15 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Sunday that the law favours his state in the ongoing dispute with Tamil Nadu over the proposed Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery River, stressing that both states must abide by the Supreme Court's directions.

Speaking amid sharp exchanges between the Congress units of the two states, Kharge noted that while the Tamil Nadu Congress chief acts to protect Tamil Nadu's interests, Karnataka's leadership, including its Chief Minister and state party president, has a duty to defend Karnataka's interests. He added that the project will benefit both states and pointed out that Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has already offered to hold a dialogue with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

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