Biju Parawat
Vizhinjam is a struggle zone filled with extreme emotions. If the central forces come as per the demand of the state and their intervention leads to more problems, the blame will also fall on the state government.
Vizhinjam Port Construction | Photo – Biju Varghese Mathrubhmi
Thiruvananthapuram: The state government should proceed cautiously in inviting the central forces to Vizhinjam, which is in a state of unrest. The state will not ask the center for the security of the central army. However, if the central forces come as per the demand of the Adani Group, they will not oppose it.
This is in recognition of the fact that even though the court agreed, taking it would worsen the situation. The High Court has instructed the central and state governments to discuss and take a decision. The LDF is of the view that the state government should take the initiative for the discussion. For leaders.
If necessary, a report explaining the current situation will be given to the Centre. The position is that the decision taken by the court or the central government in this matter can be accepted.
Pulling the government back
Vizhinjam is a struggle zone filled with extreme emotions. If the central forces come as per the demand of the state and their intervention leads to more problems, the blame will also fall on the state government. The propaganda that the government is preparing to suppress the protesters by deploying the central army is strong in Vizhinjam. It should be cooled.
State is responsible
The Central Industrial Security Force is responsible for the security of ports, airports etc. Security during the construction phase is not undertaken by the Central Army. However, the state has the right to seek the help of the central forces at any stage. At this stage, the central forces will be under the control of the state. Therefore, if the central forces come to Vizhinjam at the request of the state, it is the responsibility of the government.
Adani – Minister asked for central forces
: Minister Antony Raju said that it was not the state government but the Adani group that requested the deployment of central forces for security in the port area. The High Court asked the state government for its opinion. There is no need for the government to oppose it. He said that the final decision rests with the court. His brother and the leader of the strike committee, M.J. The minister said that he himself has replied to the allegations about Vijayan.
Discussion started
Thiruvananthapuram: Government-level discussions have started to find a solution to the Vizhinjam problem. Under the mediation of Cardinal Klimis, Chief Secretary V.P. Joy Thiruvananthapuram Archdiocese Metropolitan Thomas J. Neto and Samara Samiti convener Eugene Perera held talks on Saturday. Adani Port Authority did not participate.
Although there was no consensus on the first day, it was decided to continue the discussion. On the first day, issues in the rehabilitation package were considered. The church leadership reiterated the allegation that the government took the decision unilaterally. The protest committee demanded that the cases taken by the police in the violent incidents should be withdrawn. However, the government’s position was that legal proceedings would take its course.
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