Team Herald
PANJIM: Residents from Sant Andre constituency on Monday met Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao and raised their concerns over the proposed railway station project at Neura.
Residents of Neura and Mandur in their memorandum have stated that they strongly object to the railways proposal, as it will not only cause irreparable damage to the eco-sensitive khazan land consisting of fertile farmland, but will also harm water bodies.
Yuri assured the residents that he will take up their issue opposing the proposed Konkan Railway Station before the Neura at appropriate authority.
“I assured the concerned residents of Neura and Mandur that I will vigorously take up their issue opposing the proposed Konkan Railway station at Neura. We must protect the ecologically sensitive khazan land and precious water bodies in the region. I will take a step to ensure that their voices are heard and concerns addressed, preserving the environmental integrity of our Goem,” Alemao said.
The Opposition Leader told the villagers that he will write to the Union Railway Minister in regards to the railway station at Sao Jose De Areal in Velim constituency and at Neura.
“The government should not go ahead with such projects when there is no consent from the locals and when locals have resolved against the project in gram sabha,” said Yuri.