Palaniswami urges CM Vijay to hold all-party meeting on Mekedatu - The HinduUpdated - September 30, 2026 05:57 pm IST - CHENNAIAIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to convene a meeting of all political parties in Tamil Nadu and exert pressure on the Union government over the Mekedatu dam project.In a post on his social media handle, Mr. Palaniswami referred to reported observations by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in New Delhi, after meeting Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil, and wondered why there had not been any reaction from the Tamil Nadu government.The AIADMK leader accused the State government of trying to “deceive” farmers of the State, as the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had struck a deal with the Congress, the ruling party in the neighbouring State.Published - September 30, 2026 03:35 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }