The Mannar Residents Committee has determined to proceed its protest demanding that building of wind energy crops within the Mannar District be halted and that no permission be granted for mineral sand mining round Mannar Island.
The protest launched by the residents of Mannar has now continued for almost 100 days.
Talking at a media briefing held yesterday (Nov. 05), representatives of the committee acknowledged that whereas they recognize the federal government’s resolution to not proceed with any new wind energy initiatives in Mannar, no correct options have but been supplied to handle the problems confronted by residents as a result of present wind energy crops within the space.
They additional emphasised that they might droop the continuing protest provided that the federal government offers a transparent assurance to supply honest options to the prevailing points and to halt the deliberate mineral sand mining round Mannar Island.
Talking on the media briefing, convener of committee – Rev. S. Marcus mentioned that they hope for a optimistic intervention relating to their calls for made so as to shield the rights of the residents.
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