Chennai: Tamilnadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has ruled out any talks with Karnataka over the proposed construction of the Mekedatu reservoir across the Cauvery river.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, he said, “No scope for talks (with Karnataka). Our Water Resources Minister (S Duraimurugan) has made our stand clear.”
The Chief Minister added: “The Prime Minister has given us an assurance. The Jal Shakti Minister has also assured us (that the project will not be implemented). The issue is before the Supreme Court. We will face the issue legally.”
To a query whether Tamilnadu would accept an invitation from Karnataka for talks on the Mekedatu issue, Stalin cited Duraimurugan’s statement that there was no scope for talks.
On the possibility of Tamilnadu, Kerala and Puducherry holding talks (to take on Karnataka), he said, “There is no need for it at this point in time.”
Stalin’s comments come in the backdrop of Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa inviting him for talks to clear apprehensions over the project.