Rajasthan Saints Protest Against Industrial Project Threatening Sacred Site
Saints in Rajasthan protest against proposed industrial project
Hindustan Times
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In Rajasthan's Bichoon, local saints are protesting a proposed industrial project by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, claiming it threatens a sacred site and involves significant tree felling. The protestors demand the project be scrapped, citing environmental concerns and the preservation of religious heritage.
- 01Saints in Bichoon, Rajasthan, protest against an industrial project.
- 02The project threatens a sacred site associated with saint Dadu Dayal.
- 03Protestors performed 'agni tap' as a ritual protest amid high temperatures.
- 04Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the government's approach to environmental issues.
- 05Protestors submitted a memorandum with a 10-day ultimatum for government action.
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Saints in Bichoon, Rajasthan, have initiated a protest against a proposed industrial project by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, which they claim threatens a sacred site linked to saint Dadu Dayal. The project involves the clearing of approximately 330 acres of land, leading to significant tree felling. Protestors, including members of the Dadu Palka Bhairana Sangharsh Samiti, performed a ritual known as 'agni tap' by sitting among burning cow dung cakes to symbolize their commitment to protecting the environment and their religious heritage. They allege that official records misrepresent the land as scrubland, despite the presence of thousands of trees. Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has voiced his concerns, labeling the situation as
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The protest reflects local concerns about environmental degradation and the preservation of cultural heritage, which could influence future development projects in the region.
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