The long-pending demand to rebuild the Shenbhagavalli check-dam and repair the Kanya shutter channel remains an active political issue. Political outfits and farmers’ associations routinely hold demonstrations pressing the state government for swift diplomatic and legal action with Kerala. The project is crucial for resolving drinking water scarcity and irrigating over 40,000 acres across Tenkasi and Virudhunagar districts. Local political groups continue to leverage administrative representations as highlighted by the.