IDUKKI: I was not invited for the opening function of the Mullaperiyar Dam, said Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose. He said that as the place MP, he protests for not inviting him for the review meet convened in connection with the opening of the dam.

There is no need to go to the opening ceremony of the spillway of the Mullaperiyar Dam. However, should have invited for the review meeting. He said that he is one who stands for the people. Minister Roshy Augustine said that the MP was invited for the function.

The minister said that he had called Dean Kuriakose on the phone. Had asserted to go together after the revenue minister arrives. This is an issue of the state. Controversies in it is unnecessary, the minister said.