Sikkim Governmenmt Speak
IT TOOK TEN DAYS FOR THIS, MR MLA?Ten days after the Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT) started their indefinite hunger strike against hydel power projects in Dzongu, the area MLA has finally broken his silence on the issue.
Sonam Gyatso Lepcha has, for the first time, expressed his opinions on this issue, preferring it through a press statement released to the media here today.
“As the elected representative of the Dzongu Constituency and being born and brought up in Dzongu, I am fully aware of my responsibilities and will always protect the rights and interest of the people of Dzongu.”
“I would like to state that in interest of the people of Dzongu, the Government has taken every step necessary as required under the law regarding the hydro project in Dzonguin Dzongu.
The acquisition proceedings were conducted comprehensively and in full consultation with the people of Dzongu. Required formalities have been fulfilled to ensure that the environment, culture and the ethnic character of Dzongu are fully protected.
This project was initiated by the Government keeping in mind the total interest and future of the people of Dzongu and the State,” he says in the press statement.
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