The decades-old Kaveri water dispute has once again triggered a major political flashpoint between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, this time placing the Congress party in a difficult position.While the Congress is in power in Karnataka, it is also allied with the ruling dispensation in Tamil Nadu, leading to an open political clash between Congress leaders from both states.The controversy erupted after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Mekedatu project would soon be submitted to the Centre. He also stated that land had been allocated for the project and that groundwork would begin once approvals are received. #kaveriwaterdispute #mekedatu #dkshivakumar #tamilnadu #karnataka #congress #waterwar #cauveryissue #manickamtagore #bengaluru #tamilnadupolitics #karnatakapolitics #breakingnews #indiapolitics #mekedatudam #timesnow