Will not allow Niddodi thermal plant, declares Nalin Kumar Kateel

Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has declared that he would not allow the proposed ultra mega thermal power project at Niddodi.

Addressing the villagers of Niddodi after inspecting the site said to have been identified for  the plant, the MP  assured the villagers that he would lead the agitation against the project. When government officials have themselves conducted a site inspection, the statement that the government has no  information regarding the project was false, Nalin said.  “The project will not be allowed at any cost; I am with you,” Nalin assured the villagers.

Speaking to reporters later, Nalin said it would be an apolitical fight. He said he could not raise the issue in the previous Lok Sabha session as the state elections were being held then.  He said he would meet the Union Minister concerned along with local elected representatives and urge him to drop the project.

Nalin earlier visited the  site said to have been earmarked for the project along with members of the Matrabhoomi Samrakshana Samithi  and heard the grievances of the locals.

BJP Leader Umanath Kotian, Eshwar Kateel, Janardhan Gowda, ZP Members Alphonse D’Souza of  Matra Bhoomi Samrakshana Samithi and others were present.