Kudankulam: Days after talks between government representatives and villagers protesting against the setting up of a nuclear power plant at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu failed, protesters are alleging a threat to their lives. Activists Udhayakumar, Pushparayan and Jesudas have alleged that they have received threats over the phone.

The activists have said that they will hold the Centre responsible if anything happens to them or their family.

Mr Pushparayan and Mr Jesudas are part of the state-appointed panel. Activists and villagers are demanding closure of the Rs 13000-crore nuclear plant. Protesters are marking the 100th day of protest at the Kudankulam nuclear plant.

Talks today between the state government and a panel of experts failed a week back.

At stake is expensive equipment and the maintenance required to keep the plant's safety features intact.  

The atomic plant was expected to provide respite from the power shortage that has become a staple feature in Tamil Nadu with many believing that it's adversely affecting the state's chances of development.

Two nuclear reactors were to start functioning within the next few months.  But all time-lines have sunk after protesters began blocking the main road leading to the plant, preventing staff engineers and others from getting to work.

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