Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s rejection of Tamil Nadu’s plea against Karnataka’s plan for the construction of the Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery River.

The Supreme Court said the matter was under the consideration of expert bodies and that the court cannot interfere.

The Karnataka Deputy CM, while addressing reporters at Vidhana Soudha said that the Supreme Court’s decision on Mekedatu “gave justice” and benefits both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Shivakumar said, “This is not about setback or victory. It has given justice on Mekedatu. Mekedatu is a project for our water and it doesn’t affect Tamil Nadu in any way. In fact it benefits Tamil Nadu. The Supreme Court has responded to the people of Karnataka.”

He was replying to a reporter

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