Was this project taken up by the centre without gettimg EIA ( Environmental Impact Assessment) studies and environmental clearance? In any developmental project there will be certain adverse effects but if the overall benefits of the project outweigh the disadvantages, it is generaly cleared. in that case the villagers and all others affected should be duly compensated. In matters such as this, there is always intrusion by the politicians much to the detriment of the people to make some polical gains. I would like the people who are protesting to keep politicians away so that their interests do not suffer. I have a fear that in Tamil Nadu there are certain secessionists who incite people against whatever centre does. The centrewill do well to address the grievances of the people and convince them before proceding further.
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