Chennai: Protesting against Kerala's stand to construct a new dam in place of Mullaperiyar, MDMK leader Vaiko will observe a day-long fast at Theni district today.
Vaiko will stage the fast to protest against Kerala's "injustice" in trying to build a dam in place of the existing structure, "which is the livelihood of south Tamil Nadu," an MDMK release said.
Kerala is pressing the Centre for a new dam citing threat to it in view of recent tremors and increase in water level.
However, Tamil Nadu has maintained that the dam is safe and has asked the Prime Minister to advise Kerala not to create panic among its people.
Vaiko will stage the fast to protest against Kerala's "injustice" in trying to build a dam in place of the existing structure, "which is the livelihood of south Tamil Nadu," an MDMK release said.
Kerala is pressing the Centre for a new dam citing threat to it in view of recent tremors and increase in water level.
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