Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan with Keralam chief minister V D Satheesan during the inauguration of the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali on the River Pamba, in Aranmula, Pathanamthitta on Sunday
What was the depth of the river 10 years ago, and what is the depth today? Because sand is not being removed at frequent intervals, he said, the depth of the rivers is getting reduced.
Being ‘fanatical’ about environmental issues and politicising everything will go against development, he said. Otherwise, where the water will go?” said Radhakrishnan. Nowadays, we can’t predict the rain,” he said.
“I am not saying sand should be removed all of a sudden. But it should be removed at frequent intervals. Depth of the river should be maintained. “We shouldn’t politicise everything as that will go against the interests of development. If a case is in court, we should go to the court and explain.
Alappuzha : Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said the depth of rivers in Keralam needs to be increased to prevent flooding.