CPI CPM on Mullaperiyar issue

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
CPI ON MULLAPERIYAR DAM ISSUE
The Mullaperiyar Dam problem is creating tensions between the states of Kerala and Tamilnadu.

Communist Party of India appeals to Prime Minister to use his good offices and call a meeting of Chief Ministers of two states and take political decision to settle the issue.
The supply of water for irrigation to Tamilnadu should be guaranteed by the Government of Kerala and Union Government as earlier. The century old arrangement should continue.
The apprehensions of the people of Kerala about the safety of the 116-year-old dam should be taken into active consideration.
This issue need not become a controversy with agitations and counter agitations. The Communist Party of India appeals to the people of both states, to restrain themselves, and create an atmosphere for settlement through discussions.
CPI also appeals to the Supreme Court of India to expedite its enquiry and decide the pending case before it as early as possible



CPIM On Mullaperiyar Dam
Date:
1 December 2011
December 1, 2011

Press Statement

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), now in session at New Delhi, has issued the following statement:

On Mullaperiyar Dam

The CPI(M) stand on the Mullaperiyar dam issue has always been guided by two principles. The first is the Mullaperiyar dam provides water to Tamilnadu which has proved vital to the agriculture and development of the areas concerned. The water supply to Tamilnadu should be assured in the future too.

The second issue is the safety of this 115 year-old dam in the hills of Idukki district of Kerala. The apprehensions about the safety of the dam have to be allayed and measures taken to ensure the safety and security of the people in Idukki and the three adjoining districts in Kerala.

The issue of the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam has come to the fore with the recent tremors recorded in Idukki. This has sparked off widespread fears among the people about the safety of the dam.

The Mullaperiyar dam issue is being considered by the Supreme Court which appointed an empowered committee to enquire into the various aspects of the problems. The Supreme Court should expedite the process and come to an early judgement on the matter. Till then, the Central government should intervene and decide on the immediate measures that are required to ensure the safety of the dam, in consultation with the Kerala and Tamilnadu governments.

The Polit Bureau would like both the states of Tamilnadu and Kerala to adopt an attitude which will help resolve this longstanding and complex issue amicably.
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