This is a story of struggle of local communities to protect their lifestyle, livelihood and ecosystems against the threat of Vadhvan Mega Port. This wouldn't have been possible without the people help,support and guidance of people of Palghar.
@ShubhamKarnick@Reashiee
This happened yesterday at Barsu plateau, the government denied of any lathicharge. Protestors on ground however have confirmed the teargas and lathicharge.
@bsdrvs#SayNoToRefinery
The government yesterday declared that they won't proceed with drilling and site testing. Yet they went ahead with ahead with this in the morning. Villagers were present in large numbers yet their entry was restricted by the police.
#SayNoToRefinery
Today around 9 AM women local women protesting against the refinery project were manhandled by police. As per official statement 45 women have been detained, locals claim that the numbers are much more. @bsdrvs@Maha_MahilaAyog@NCWIndia@supriya_sule
Right to protest is a constitutional right. Such arrests and events leading up to it are infringement of constitutional right.
#SayNotoRefinery
https://t.co/TQTLi2WZlc
A local reporter of Mahanagari Times was run-over in broad daylight, he succumbed to the injury early morning. This is beyond condemnable and shows the level of impunity enjoyed by certain elements.Important statement in solidarity by PCI!
#SayNoToRefinery