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group of artistes and film activists from Kerala held a demonstration
at International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Panaji on Tuesday
expressing solidarity with the ongoing protests demanding construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar.
Film activists from Tamil Nadu mobilized a counter march to support the position that demolition of the Mullaperiyar dam would deprive water for the farms in their state.
Both groups came menacingly close to each other raising slogans and
counter slogans. But the police swung into action and averted a clash.
Malayalam actor Raveendran said the demonstration wasn't against Tamil Nadu. It was held only to express concern over the safety of the people, he said.
IFFI Director Shankar Mohan told reporters he wouldn't permit delegates to use the venue for protests on issues not connected to the event.
Film activists from Tamil Nadu mobilized a counter march to support the position that demolition of the Mullaperiyar dam would deprive water for the farms in their state.
Malayalam actor Raveendran said the demonstration wasn't against Tamil Nadu. It was held only to express concern over the safety of the people, he said.
IFFI Director Shankar Mohan told reporters he wouldn't permit delegates to use the venue for protests on issues not connected to the event.
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