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Mullaperiyar Dam Row Escalates as Kerala Proposes New Dam Construction

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Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister J Jayalalitha has been urged by MDMK Supremo Vaiko to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with 39 Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu to prevent the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar. Vaiko, who is leading the campaign against the Kerala government's decision to build a new dam, believes that Kerala is spreading false propaganda and that the existing dam is very safe. He welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to ban the movie "Dam 999" and announced that the MDMK will distribute Video Compact Discs (VCDs) to raise awareness among the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • MDMK Supremo Vaiko has called for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the Mullaperiyar dam issue.
  • Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani has announced that the government will proceed with the construction of a new dam at a cost of Rs 600 crore, with funds allocated in the current year's budget.
  • The Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) has stated that it will raise funds from the people to build a new Mullaperiyar Dam.
  • Vaiko has accused the Kerala government of spreading false propaganda and has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to ban the movie "Dam 999".
  • The MDMK plans to distribute Video Compact Discs (VCDs) to raise awareness among the public about the safety of the existing Mullaperiyar dam.
  • The Mullaperiyar dam row between Tamil Nadu and Kerala has taken a serious turn, with both states at odds over the construction of a new dam.

Statistics:

  • Rs 600 crore: the proposed cost of the new Mullaperiyar dam to be constructed in Kerala.
  • 39: the number of Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu who will accompany Chief Minister J Jayalalitha to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
  • 1: the number of Video Compact Discs (VCDs) that the MDMK plans to distribute to raise awareness among the public about the safety of the existing Mullaperiyar dam.

Sources:

  • "Tirunelveli, Nov. 30 -- MDMK Supremo Vaiko today said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha along with 39 Members of Parliament representing the State should meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to prevent Kerala from constructing a new dam at Mullaperiyar."
  • (United News of India)

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