The Tamil Nadu government will approach the Supreme Court on Monday over the Cauvery water dispute, a state minister said, while also rejecting demands for an all-party meeting on the issue.
Minister Nirmalkumar said the government would file its case in the apex court on August 3, 2026. He made the remarks while responding to questions about the ongoing Cauvery row.
The minister turned down the demand for an all-party meeting to discuss the water-sharing matter, though he did not elaborate on the reason for the refusal.
In a separate observation, Nirmalkumar said Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar and the DMK share ties that go beyond politics. He did not explain the nature of these ties.
The Cauvery water dispute has been a long-standing issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Tamil Nadu government has repeatedly sought the Supreme Court's intervention to ensure the release of water from Karnataka.
The minister's comments come amid heightened political tension over the sharing of Cauvery water. No further details were immediately available.