Kerala, TN CMs discusses ways to resolve water disputes

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu and Kerala have decided to hold official-level talks to resolve water-sharing disputes between the two states. Kerala Chief Minister met with his Tamil Nadu counterpart Edappadi K Palaniswami at the secretariat in Chennai. Speaking at a press meet, Pinarayi said, “You see, Tamils and Keralites are brothers and sisters. If there is any problem, we can solve it by holding mutual discussions. Such discussions will take place at the official level. If necessary, ministerial-level and chief-ministerial level discussions can be held.” A statement said both chief ministers also discussed Nirmal chit fund scam. “It's a big fraud. I spoke to him (Palaniswami) about the Nirmal chit fund. The company's operations are in Kerala and Kanyakumari (TN),” Pinarayi said.