Nature activists oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Western Ghat sanctuary limits
Bengaluru: Environmental activists have expressed concern regarding the impact of the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in the Lion Tailed Macaque (LTM) Sanctuary over the Western Ghats and have written an open letter to the state government, asking why it was in a hurry to implement the project.
Twelve activists and conservationists have written to the government under the banner of ‘Vrushalaksha Andolana’, challenging the stance of the state Forest and Environment Department as regards the project, reports Deccan Herald. The group points out that the project will negatively impact the fragile ecology of the Western Ghats and states that it will launch a movement to spread awareness about the matter among the people.
Anant Hegade Ashisar of the Andolana said that the Forest Department has approved and recommended the project to the Union Environment Ministry. Further, the government has given the tender to implement the project, but the matter has not been brought to the notice of the farmers, fishermen and residents in the Western Ghat areas.
The 2,000MW project, which has been proposed by the KPCL, requires 378 acres (153 hectares), including about 126 acres (52.62 hectares) of forest land spread over Honnavar, Shivamogga Wildlife and Sagar divisions. Within the forest land, 97 acres are the part of the LTM sanctuary.
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CT Ravi warns of 'Belagavi Chalo Movement' if inaction on attempted murder complaint
Chikkamagaluru: Former Karnataka Minister and BJP MLC CT Ravi has accused the state Congress government of selective justice and threatened to launch a "Belagavi Chalo" movement if no action is taken against those who allegedly attempted to assassinate him.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Ravi alleged that the state government, led by Congress, operates on the "Hammurabi doctrine" rather than adhering to the Constitution. He criticized the swift police response to a complaint filed against him by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar while claiming inaction on his own complaint regarding an alleged assassination attempt.
"Does the CM believe I don’t have the right to seek justice under the law? Should I also send goons to get justice?" Ravi questioned. He demanded a judicial investigation into the incident to uncover the truth.
Ravi alleged that he was detained and taken to "mysterious places" by Karnataka State Police, who acted on instructions from undisclosed sources. "I told them to record the calls they received during this operation," he added.
He stated his intent to pursue legal recourse, file complaints with the Human Rights Commission, and ensure those involved in the alleged murder attempt are held accountable. "An FIR has not been filed yet on my complaint. If action isn’t taken, we will launch the Belagavi Chalo movement," Ravi warned.
