The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has announced a mass agitation against the proposed Shree Cement Integrated Cement Plant at Daistong village in East Jaintia Hills district. The council has organized a public demonstration to be held on December 10 at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Khliehriat, citing government inaction on alleged illegal land transfer and environmental concerns. The JNC has sent several complaints to government offices, including the Deputy Commissioner and the Chief Executive Member of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), but claims to have received no response.
The JNC president, Sambormi Lyngdoh, stated that the council will not sit idle and will take action to protect the interests of the people affected by the proposed cement plant. He urged residents of the concerned areas to join the demonstration and show their support for the cause. The demonstration will include placards, speeches, and a mass gathering of supporters.
The JNC has expressed concerns about the environmental impact of the proposed cement plant and alleged illegal land transfer. The council has called upon the wider public to support the cause and not just voice their concerns on social media. Lyngdoh emphasized the importance of taking action and showing love for the land, community, and future.
The proposed cement plant has been a contentious issue in the region, with many residents expressing concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts. The JNC’s agitation is seen as a last resort to bring attention to the issue and to push the government to take action. The council has warned that it will not back down and will continue to fight for the rights of the people affected by the proposed plant.
The demonstration on December 10 is expected to be a significant event, with many supporters expected to turn out to show their solidarity with the JNC. The council has urged the public to join the demonstration and make their voices heard. The outcome of the agitation remains to be seen, but the JNC’s determination to protect the interests of the people is clear.