Wont allow company to mine Niyamgiri, Adivasis tell in rally before Gram Sabha

Giridhari Patra from Kalahandi,Odisha tells us about the rally by the Dongoria Kondh of Niyamgiri against the Vedanta Company. The people had a meeting at Munikhol after a 5 days foot march. As the Supreme Court directed to affected Gram Sabhas to give opinion whether Vedanta be allowed to mine in Niyamgiri hills.Giridhari tells, the villagers took a vow not allow any company to mine at Niyamgiri hills at any cost.For details Giridhari can be reached at 09853303500.

Posted on: May 23, 2013. Tags: Giridhari Patra

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