(REOPENS MDS4)

Meanwhile, DMK president M Karunanidhi sought anexplanation from the Jayalalithaa government on the proposedconstruction of gravity dam across Siruvani river in TamilNadu by government of Kerala. "What is the government’s response to the allegations thatit failed to respond to several letters sent by the Centre andKerala government on this issue," he asked in a statementhere. Referring to the members of farming community thatdistricts located close to the proposed dam site would belargely affected due to construction of dam, Karunanidhisought to know the government’s response on it. PTI VIJ VSKIS