Locals protest in Kanchinadka demanding abolition of proposed toll station
Padubidri: A large-scale protest took place in Kanchinadka on Saturday, with residents demanding the cancellation of the proposed toll station on the Padubidri-Karkala state highway.
Participants from 40 villages, including those from Padubidri, Belman, and Karkala, gathered in significant numbers, with support from various organizations. The protest saw the involvement of rickshaw, car, tempo, lorry, and bus owners, along with local traders.
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Addressing the gathering, MP Kota Srinivasa Pujari stated that the Minister of the Public Works Department has already issued an order regarding the toll station, but he insisted that it should be permanently revoked.
He assured the protesters that he would personally meet the minister to find a solution for their problems.
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Will Champai Soren become a game-changer for BJP in Jharkhand polls?
Ranchi: Champai Soren, a prominent figure in Jharkhand’s statehood movement, is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from Seraikela, a seat he has consistently held since 1991.
However, there is a surprising shift in his political journey this year. Having resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) earlier this year, Soren is now representing the BJP, a move that could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in the state.
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