The Kerala Government today reiterated its willingness for bilateral discussions with Tamil Nadu or a dialogue through the Centre to resolve the vexed Mullaperiyar dam issue but insisted that it would not compromise on the demand for a new dam.

“Kerala is ready for bilateral talks with Tamil Nadu or a dialogue through the Centre to solve the issue. We are equally committed to provide the same quantity of water to Tamil Nadu as it is getting now,” the Chief Minister, Mr Oommen Chandy, said here while speaking at a seminar on ‘Mullaperiyar — the way forward’.