With water disputes inundating the new UPA government in its first two months in office, the Centre says this vital resource should not be held hostage to political aspirations or litigation. Union water resources minister P R Dasmunsi said that the government would take a "new look" at Constitutional provisions and address "very seriously" the legislative aspects related to water. But it's clear the government understands how divisive the issue is. Calling for a national dialogue, the minister said he personally felt the Central government's say should be honoured in "some areas". Some sort of a Central authority on river issues may be needed.