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Thousands protest Nashik-Pune rail route change, MLC detained
Thousands of protestors, led by local MLC Satyajeet Tambe, blocked roads in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Sunday over a proposed change to the Nashik-Pune semi-high-speed railway route. Police detained Tambe for leading…
The Story in Brief
Thousands of protestors, led by local MLC Satyajeet Tambe, blocked roads in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Sunday over a proposed change to the Nashik-Pune semi-high-speed railway route. Police detained Tambe for leading the 'chakkajam' on the Samruddhi highway. The government had set up an expert committee under former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar to study the route change's impact on the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune district. Protestors demand the original shorter route via Narayangaon and Sangamner be retained, arguing that over Rs 500 crore has already been allocated and land acquisition completed.
The Indian Opinion
The protestors' demand for the original route is understandable given the land acquisition and allocations already made. However, the government's concern about the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope's scientific operations is also valid. The real question is whether the Kakodkar committee can deliver a swift, transparent solution that balances scientific integrity with public interest. The outcome of this 60-day deadline will test if infrastructure projects can avoid becoming political footballs.
Source: indiatoday.in
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