September 08, 2008

Anti POSCO groups to oppose foundation stone laying program

SNS reported that a number of anti POSCO groups have decided to oppose the proposed foundation stone laying function of the POSCO project on April 1st 2008.

As per report, about 8 to 10 organizations including POSCO Pratirodha Sangram Samiti, Nab Nirman Manch, Rashtriya Yuba Sangthan, Yuba Manch, Mahbair Youth Club, recently alleged that political leaders who had been supporting the project have developed soft corner for POSCO which prompted them to strengthen the protest and carry it out by themselves.

Meanwhile, in a meeting of representatives of PPSS, RYS, NNS and other organizations was held at Patana village to chalk out plans to strengthen the movement. They have decided to unite all national leaders, who support their cause. Many social activists, Gandhian leaders, environmentalists, educationists, media persons, sarovodaya leaders, judges and other intellectuals have supported the protest.

Mr Biswajeet Ray president of Rashtriya Yuba Sangthan said that "Anti POSCO organizations have united to protest the project for the greater interest of the nation and we have already chalked out our mission to protest POSCO steel project."

Mr Abhay Sahoo chief of Pratirodha Sangram Samiti said that "On April 1st 2008, about 100,000 people from across India will throng Dhinkia to oppose the project and spoil the foundation stone laying ceremony."