Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a regional bullet train corridor linking Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, along with common logistics, power and tourism networks, at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan raised the Mullaperiyar dam issue at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, offering Tamil Nadu its full water share from a proposed new dam. He also sought cooperation on healthcare, infrastructure, security and environmental concerns
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay called for a united southern strategy on drug control, economic growth, Blue Economy and federal rights at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, urging states to collaborate on development, security and interstate issues
Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the Southern Zonal Council meeting, where Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar sought safeguards on delimitation and Lok Sabha seats. Discussions also covered the Mekedatu project, Cauvery water sharing, regional development and cooperation among southern states
