The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting is focusing on key issues affecting southern states, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah calling for greater coordination between state governments and the Centre. Water disputes, described as a long-standing challenge in the region, are among the key issues being discussed, with joint meetings proposed to find solutions.

Home Minister Amit Shah bats for resolving water disputes 

The all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on August 8 saw a major boycott, with 37 of the state’s 57 MPs staying away. The DMK, AIADMK, PMK, MNM and DMDK skipped the consultation, while around 20–21 MPs, mainly from Congress and smaller allies, attended.

TN: Oppn accuses TVK of diverting attention from Cauvery row

The CWMA has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. In response, Karnataka has called an all-party meeting, while pro-Kannada groups have announced a statewide bandh on August 13.

Cauvery Water Dispute: CWMA directs Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu 

The Central Government has clarified that Karnataka does not require the consent of other riparian states to proceed with the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir on the Cauvery River. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Centre said the Supreme Court's 2018 Cauvery verdict does not mandate such consent.

Mekedatu Dam Project: Centre clarifies Karnataka doesn't need consent of riparian states

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