The resignation of Mr Anadi Rout, president of the Joint Action Committee, apparently came after resentment brewed among leaders that contractors from outside would be employed for setting up the boundary wall of the project.

The resentment gained ground as some members alleged involvement of a kin of the JAC president in engaging an outsider as contractor on his behalf.

Officials of state-owned Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation and contractors visited Polanga and Noliasahi villages under Gadakujanga panchayat for laying the foundation for the boundary walls. During the visit JAC leaders demanded fulfillment of their demands including appointment of locals as contractors.

Their other demands were employment for one member from each family, enhanced compensation to land losers and proper rehabilitation of the projected affected people.

(Sourced from PTI)