People of Sagar take out padayatra opposing nuclear power plant at Besur
Residents of Sagar taluk protested against the proposed nuclear power plant in Besur, marching approximately 25 kilometers to Sagar town. They demanded assurances from the government that no such project would be established, citing past grievances related to dam projects. Local leaders joined the protest, emphasizing the need to protect the region's ecology and the rights of its residents.
- ▪Hundreds of residents participated in a protest march against a proposed nuclear power plant in Besur.
- ▪The march covered about 25 kilometers and concluded with a dharna in front of the Assistant Commissioner’s office.
- ▪Local leaders assured protesters that there was no formal proposal for a nuclear plant and pledged to oppose any detrimental projects.
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Hundreds of residents from Sagar taluk took out a protest march from Besur village to Sagar town on Wednesday, opposing any move to set up a nuclear power plant at Besur.Villagers from across the taluk gathered for the march, covering approximately 25 kilometres, and urged the State government and the Shivamogga district administration to categorically assure people that no such plant would be established in the area. Protesters raised slogans against the proposed plant throughout the march before assembling in front of the Assistant Commissioner’s office in Sagar, where they staged a dharna.The protesters demanded that elected representatives and the government respond to their concerns and give a firm assurance that no such project would be taken up in the district.
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