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Monday was the fourth day of protests against the ropeway in Jammu and Kashmir that started on November 22. This demonstration has been going on continuously for the last three days. Today, for the fourth day, Congress leader Bhupendra Singh was also present with the protesters.
Local protests against the proposed ropeway project leading to Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir are not stopping. On Monday also, about 2 thousand people demonstrated against the project. Meanwhile, stones were also pelted at the police.
Monday was the fourth day of the protests that started on November 22. This demonstration has been going on continuously for the last three days. Today, for the fourth day, Congress leader Bhupendra Singh was also present with the protesters. Let us tell you that Bhupendra Singh is also the leader of the workers working on Vaishnodevi track for the last few years.
On Monday, the police tried to stop the protesting workers. However, he did not listen to the police. When the police tried to remove them by force, they started pelting stones. Many policemen were also injured in stone pelting. At present, CRPF 6 battalion is on the spot along with the police administration and continuous efforts are being made to convince the protesters.
This project is worth Rs 250 crores
Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board has sanctioned Rs. 100 crore for the 12 km track between Tarakot Marg to Sanji Chhat. Efforts are being made to take forward the passenger ropeway project worth Rs 250 crore. However, after the announcement of the scheme, shopkeepers, mules and palanquin owners have started protesting. It started on 22 November.
Ropeway project will prove to be a game changer
The Shrine Board last week announced the implementation of the long-awaited ropeway project to facilitate safe and quick travel for pilgrims. According to Anshul Garg, CEO of Shrine Board, the ropeway project will prove to be a game changer. Especially for those pilgrims who find the journey to the temple painful.