CM Vijay’s Mettur Dam visit sparks row; BJP calls him ‘costly chief minister’
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Published: Sep 03, 2026, 09:50 IST | Updated: Sep 03, 2026, 09:50 IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially opened the sluice gates of the Mettur Dam today, September 1, initiating a 45-day water release for the Cauvery delta districts. A political row has erupted over Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s visit to Mettur Dam. A BJP leader has slammed Vijay, calling him a “costly Chief Minister” over the visit.
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