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Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
Kerala, like the rest of India, has no real option but to hitch on to the wagon of the Indian capitalists. Roll out the red carpet for Adani. And people like him. Go easy on revolution. That ship has sailed. But Vizinjam could berth other vessels.
The Chief Minister announced the formation of an expert committee to assess the impact of the port construction on the coast.
Justice Anu Sivaraman, while hearing a plea by Adani Ports seeking protection from the protesters, said the agitation must not affect the ongoing project.
A meeting called by the Cabinet sub-committee to resolve the issue did not take place on Sunday as the representatives of the Latin Archdiocese did not turn up for the talks.
When fishing boats speeding from the sea reach the mouth of the Muthalapozhi harbour, they slow down. This is the spot where nearly 60 deaths have taken place in boat accidents since 2015.
Fisherfolk have been protesting outside the main entrance of the multi-purpose seaport, located at nearby Mulloor, since last week pressing their demands.
The CM attributed the erosion solely to climate change, especially the frequent cyclones and depressions that had buffeted the coast since 2016.
The fisherfolk have reiterated that the protest would not be withdrawn till their seven demands are met.
However, Monsignor Eugene H Pereira said their meeting with Fisheries Minister V Abdurahiman was productive.
The protesters reiterated that they will not withdraw their agitation until their demands are met and without that happening, no ship would be able to berth at the Vizhinjam port.
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