Dharna demanding railway sector development in Odisha continuesResidents of Ganjam district in Odisha have been protesting for three days, alleging neglect by the Ministry of Railways towards South Odisha. The protest, led by the Milita Kriyaanusthan Committee, demands various railway projects for development, including new lines from Gopalpur to Rayagada, Gopalpur to Sambalpur, and Gopalpur to Talacher. They...
more... also demand additional platforms at Berhampur station, a new railway division in Berhampur, the establishment of a wagon factory at Sitalapalli, and new direct trains from Berhampur to various destinations. The protesters claim that the Ministry has ignored their long-standing demands for these projects, which are crucial for connecting the region and providing employment opportunities. Notably, the wagon factory was sanctioned during Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Railway Minister, but its implementation was stalled due to alleged neglect of South Odisha.
Odisha ke Ganjam district ke logon ne Ministry of Railways ke taraf se South Odisha ke prati neglect ke khilaf 3 din se protest kar rahe hain. Milita Kriyaanusthan Committee ke banner ke neeche, yeh protest Gopalpur se Rayagada, Gopalpur se Sambalpur, aur Gopalpur se Talacher tak new railway lines ki...
more... demand kar rahe hain. Unka demand hai Berhampur station mein additional platforms, Berhampur mein ek new railway division, Sitalapalli mein proposed wagon factory ki establishment, aur Berhampur se different routes tak new direct trains bhi hain. Protest karne walon ka kehna hai ki Ministry ne unke long-standing demands ko ignore kiya hai, jo ki region ko connect karne aur employment opportunities provide karne ke liye bahut jaroori hain. Khaas baat yeh hai ki Mamata Banerjee ke railway minister rehte hue wagon factory ko sanctioned kiya gaya tha, lekin South Odisha ke prati neglect ke wajah se use implement nahin kiya gaya.