In Kerala, irrespective of political differences the mass agitation in the mullapperiyar dam safety issue is gaining further momentum.Opposition LDF has formed a human wall measuring 208 KM from the 116 year old mullapperiyar dam in Idukki to Marine drive in Kochi.Lakhs of people participated in the agitation demanding immediate reduction of the water level of the dam from 136 to 120 feet and construction of a new dam. All the prominent leaders of LDF participated in the agitation. At the same time, a ten member subject committee of state assembly visited the mullapperiyar dam to have first hand information about the safety of the dam. Later, addressing the media, state water resources Minister P J Joseph urged the Centre to bring about dam safety legislation for the entire country. He said that Defence Minister A K Antony assured him that necessary steps will be initiated for the same. Geological and engineering experts who briefed the media said that more than 26 tremors this year has made mullapperiyar very vulnerable.Kerala assembly is holding an emergency session tomorrow to discuss the dam safety issue.The Tamilnadu Government has stepped up security measures after the State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Ms. J. Jayalalithaa reviewed the situation arising out of Mullapperiyar. The traffic near the border areas have been diverted through alternate routes as shops in Cumbum and Theni remained shut for the fourth day today. Because of the diversion, vehicular traffic in Tirunelveli has become heavy and slow.Police protection was given to commercial establishments owned by Keralites in the State. Chief Minister Ms. J. Jayalalithaa has appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony on the issue.