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Cuncolim: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the BJP-led Goa government to withdraw the ‘Consent to Operate’ granted to a new fish meal unit at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate, warning of a massive agitation if the order is not revoked.
Addressing the media, Alemao alleged that the government’s decision has put the health and well-being of residents of Cuncolim at risk and accused it of favouring vested interests.
“We have given an ultimatum to the BJP Government to withdraw the ‘Consent to Operate’ within the next 10 days. If the Government fails to withdraw it, we will be forced to launch a massive agitation. This insensitive and corrupt Government will be responsible for any law and order issue,” Alemao said.
He further alleged that the government was not only “playing with the lives of Cuncolikars” but also compromising the interests of international consumers by permitting the processing of stale fish.
Calling it a “clear-cut case of bribe,” the Leader of Opposition claimed that the government had helped “crony capitalists” at the cost of public welfare, thereby adding to the hardships faced by local residents.
Alemao also raised environmental and public health concerns, stating that there are no sewage treatment plants (STPs) for the fish meal units and no effective odour control mechanisms in place.
“This directly affects the health of the public. A recent study by the Health Department has proved it,” he said.
Warning the government against ignoring public sentiment, Alemao said, “If the Government goes against the people, we will teach them a lesson.”
