Margao: Opposition leader Digambar Kamat said the announcement made by the Administrator appointed by the BJP government to permanently close down Sanjeevani sugar factory which was established by the first Chief Minister of Goa Dayanand Bandodkar is a huge blow to sugarcane farmers in Goa.
“Is this an attempt by the BJP to wipe out the legacy of Bahujan Samaj leader Bhausaheb Bandodkar?”, questioned Kamat.
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“I was categorically assured by the Co-operation Minister Govind Gaude that Sanjeevani sugar factory will not be closed and the interests of the sugarcane farmers will be totally protected. It is surprising that the government has taken a U-turn on the assurance and has made the announcement through the government appointed administrator. I want to ask the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, what made the government take such a sudden decision, that too during the Covid pandemic crisis,” questioned Kamat.
Digambar said the factory was a dream project of the first chief minister of Goa late Bhausaheb Bandodkar. He established this plant to encourage and promote the local sugarcane growers in Goa. It is most unfortunate that the government has announced the closure of this plant without taking anyone into confidence.
“I urge Co-operation Minister Govind Gaude to take all the farmers and stakeholders into confidence with regards to utilization of the land of Sanjeevani sugar factory. The BJP government may have some hidden agenda on utilization of the huge land. MinisterGaude should take everyone’s opinion before arriving at a final decision,” suggested Digambar.
