Antony to discuss metro rail issue with CM

ALAPPUZHA: Defence Minister A K Antony has said that the Central Government would take appropriate steps to make the Kochi Metro Rail project a reality.He was speaking to reporters at the Government Guest House here on Tuesday.   Antony said: “I will discuss the issue with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and take necessary steps.” On the affidavit filed by the Centre in the Kerala High Court on the farmer suicides in the state, Antony said he was not aware of the affidavit.  Farmers’ suicides were reported in the state. But, they may not be reported to the Central Government. That may be the reason behind the confusion,” Antony said.