Mullaperiyar: Haven't challenged court in policy address, will go ahead by holding talks with Tamil Nadu, says Roshy Augustine

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister Roshy Augustine on Friday said that the governor's policy address did not contain any remarks that challenged the court. "We will move forward by ensuring water for the people of Tamil Nadu and safety for the people of Kerala. We don't want to challenge anyone," the minister said.

"We will go ahead by holding talks with Tamil Nadu. The policy address made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on January 5 stated that the water level in the dam will be increased to 152 feet. Kerala has only raised its concerns. The governor's policy address did not contain any remarks that challenge the court," he added.