In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, DMK working president MK Stalin has urged for the fast-track of river-linking projects across the country, in view of the drought that has hit farmers’ livelihoods.
Claiming that Tamil Nadu’s neighbouring states were blocking sources of irrigation, Stalin said that they were also constructing check dams in “violation of inter-state agreements”. According to the Indian Express, Stalin in his letter said:
I state, with a heavy heart that a very grave situation is prevailing in Tamil Nadu due to the imbroglio in the inter-state water issues. The farmers are struggling everyday to earn their livelihood to survive in the present unprecedented agrarian crisis in the state
According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Stalin urged the Prime Minister to act upon the mandate prescribed by the Supreme Court, with regard to river-linking projects. A Deccan Chronicle report stated that the court had issued 16 direction with regard to the fulfillment of the project.
This will not only solve the water crisis issue in the state, but will also help to maintain a good relationship with neighbouring states, thus bringing harmony to the states.
He also added that according to the Supreme Court in the “2012 River-Linking Judgement”, the project will save several people from hunger and also curb destruction caused by floods.
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