Polavaram DPs should get compensation

Rampachodavaram (East Godavari dist), Dec 7:  The welfare of tribals affected by the Polavaram project is all the more important and they are being neglected, said Leader of Opposition YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Speaking at the interactive session with the displaced persons(DPs), YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said: ‘ the Polavaram project has been declared as a national project and it has gained importance but the tribals who are affected with the project should also be rehabilitated in equal measure. 

The Polavaram project is the lifeline of the people of the state but at the same time tribals who have sacrificed their land and livelihood should be equally compensated. 

 The Leader of Opposition is on a two-day visit to the affected areas and on an interactive tour with displaced persons. 

Ever since Chandrababu Naidu has become the chief minister, work on Polavaram has been slackened and tribal lands are being forcibly taken away and no adequate compensation is being paid. Despite many representations and pleadings Chandrababu Naidu has been turning a deaf ear towards the problems of the tribals, he said. 

 The government has been siding with the contractors and neglecting the tribals which show the mindset of Chandrababu Naidu.

 Later the displaced persons had poured their woes and said that they did not receive adequate compensation.