Thiruvananthapuram: Public Works Minister P.A. Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muralidharan. V. said that if politics is kept aside, there can be a discussion with Riaz. Muralidharan said. He added that Public Works Minister PA Muhammad Riaz can reach his office anytime for discussions.
V. said that the National Highway Authority cannot accept the argument that it is a negative attitude and the Center is ruling the government which considers Kerala for the development of the National Highway, rather than the previous governments. Muralidharan said. He stated that the central interventions for the state, including Kuthiran, are proof of this and if there are deficiencies in the development of national highways, the center is ready to discuss and solve them.
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If Muhammad Riaz believes that the contractors are fully responsible for the potholes on the national highway, he should file a complaint with the Center and the government will intervene in the matter. Muralidharan said. He added that the central government has allocated more money to the state than previous years for road development.