LYWA against road project in uranium mining areas in WKH

SHILLONG: The Langrin Youth Welfare Association (LYWA) has rubbished reports that the people of Umdohlun village have welcomed the proposal to construct the two-lane Nongstoin-Domiasiat-Mawthabah road at a cost of Rs.470 crore.
“The people of the area are aware that this project is not for the welfare of the people. It is an open secret that this road project is aimed at facilitating uranium mining in the State,” LYWA said in a statement on Wednesday, while appealing to residents of the area not to be misled by the claims of agents of the Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. that this road is meant for the overall development of the area.
“If the Centre is really concerned about the development of the State then it should have allotted road project in other parts of West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills which are not connected with roads,” LYWA said.
The LYWA also slammed the State government for arresting KSU president Daniel Khyriem and demanded his immediate and unconditional release.
LYWA also asked the government to drop all pending cases against the leaders of the various pressure groups.