<p>MDMK leader Vaiko on Sunday suggested that Kerala could demand ''more electricity'' from the neighbouring Tamil Nadu against ensuring full control over the Mullaperiyar water for the latter.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This could ease tension between the two states, at loggerheads over the Mullaperiyar issue. Vaiko said Kerala is worried over not getting enough water for the Idukki reservoir, meant for generating hydroelectric power.<br /><br />Quoting experts who have declared the dam safe, Vaiko clarified that agitations in Tamil Nadu are “not against the people of Kerala.”<br /><br />The leader said people in Tamil Nadu are apprehensive of a possible water scarcity in five southern districts, if deprived of Mullaperiyar waters. “I had even given a statement asking the people not to damage any shop of any Keralite in Tamil Nadu,” he said.<br /><br />He, however, blamed the media for imparting a negative sense to the protests, adding that people of Tamil Nadu are keen on continuing the trade relations with Kerala.<br /><br />The only solution to the impasse is Kerala taking a strong stance on the issue and not demand demolition of the dam, by abiding to the Supreme Court’s impending ruling in the case. But if Kerala “tried to demolish the dam, it will be disastrous for both Tamil Nadu and Kerala,” Vaiko stressed.<br /><br />In case the dam breaches, the water will flow down to Idukki, Vaiko said, ensuring safety of the people of the surrounding regions.<br /><br />Volleying questions on the Kudankulum Nuclear Power Project, which has been opposed by the MDMK, Vaiko said the dam and nuclear plant issues should not be linked.<br /></p>
<p>MDMK leader Vaiko on Sunday suggested that Kerala could demand ''more electricity'' from the neighbouring Tamil Nadu against ensuring full control over the Mullaperiyar water for the latter.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This could ease tension between the two states, at loggerheads over the Mullaperiyar issue. Vaiko said Kerala is worried over not getting enough water for the Idukki reservoir, meant for generating hydroelectric power.<br /><br />Quoting experts who have declared the dam safe, Vaiko clarified that agitations in Tamil Nadu are “not against the people of Kerala.”<br /><br />The leader said people in Tamil Nadu are apprehensive of a possible water scarcity in five southern districts, if deprived of Mullaperiyar waters. “I had even given a statement asking the people not to damage any shop of any Keralite in Tamil Nadu,” he said.<br /><br />He, however, blamed the media for imparting a negative sense to the protests, adding that people of Tamil Nadu are keen on continuing the trade relations with Kerala.<br /><br />The only solution to the impasse is Kerala taking a strong stance on the issue and not demand demolition of the dam, by abiding to the Supreme Court’s impending ruling in the case. But if Kerala “tried to demolish the dam, it will be disastrous for both Tamil Nadu and Kerala,” Vaiko stressed.<br /><br />In case the dam breaches, the water will flow down to Idukki, Vaiko said, ensuring safety of the people of the surrounding regions.<br /><br />Volleying questions on the Kudankulum Nuclear Power Project, which has been opposed by the MDMK, Vaiko said the dam and nuclear plant issues should not be linked.<br /></p>
