Thiruvananthapuram: hinted that the government was determined to continue with the proposed silverline project, the Chair of the Pinarayayu Minister Vijayan told the projects that were originally absluded but could be resolved by the LDF government.
He quoted examples of national highway development, Gail Pipe Projects and Powerline Kochi-Edamon projects that were successfully completed or put back on track after his administration took over in 2016.
“There are some personal interests behind protests against these projects.
I can Quoting three examples at this point.
In 2016, when LDF came to power, general ideas were that even normal developments would not be possible in the state.
The disappointment was palpable.
That’s because of the experience of the people like that, “Vijayan said.
He said that when the UDF government held a meeting of all parties for the NH development where he participated as a CPM representative, the project did not make progress even though all parties agreed to widen NH to 45 meters.
“In 2016, when the LDF government came to power, the government decided that these projects were needed for the state.
The government decided to continue.
At present, the land has been obtained, and every tender will reach the range of thalappady.
When the government stands with those who have to surrender land They are for expansion, except two or three, all others work with the government, “CM said.
Regarding Gail Pipe, he said that even Gail authorities decided that it would not happen in Kerala.
“When I met the Prime Minister after taking over in 2016, the prime minister asked me to complete the project as early as possible.
I promised the prime minister that I would return with the progress of the project.
This project has finished and the gas transmission has begun through the pipe,” Vijayan said.
He said so, the completion of the Kochi-Edamon power line was needed to bring the power produced at Kudankulam to the country.