Tamil Nadu Congress chief criticised Shivakumar for making the remarks in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event in Mysuru. Congress leaders Manickam Tagore and DK Shivakumar clash over the proposed Mekedatu dam, with the Tamil Nadu MP accusing the Karnataka CM of ignoring farmers' interests. Tamil Nadu Congress President, Manickam Tagore has strongly criticised Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his remarks on the Cauvery water.