Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, in its manifesto released on Wednesday, promised to stop construction of the Mekedatu dam. "DMK Manifesto exposes the Siddaramaiah govt's clandestine arrangement with M K Stalin (Tamil Nadu CM) that has cost us our lifeline "Cauvery", the primary source of Drinking Water & Irrigation purposes for our farmers, during the time of a severe drought," Vijayendra said.
