Goa Protest: 'Our Hunger Strike Is to Protect Our Lake, Not Oppose Development'

Goa Protest: 'Our Hunger Strike is to Protect Our Lake, Not Oppose Development'

Villagers in Chimbel, Goa have been on a hunger strike since 28 December over Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh near Toyyar Lake. Despite claims of relocation, residents demand written assurances, citing flooding risks and lack of local consent.

Chimbel villagers reject tourism director’s letter, hunger stir on

Panaji: Chimbel villagers on Friday rejected a letter issued by Tourism Director Kedar Naik stating that the Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects would be shifted from Chimbel, saying the letter has no legal authority and does not meet their demands. Villagers said they will continue their chain hunger strike and agitation until they receive proper written orders from the competent authorities. Activist Ajay Kholkar questioned the authority …