JMM threatens to halt mining activities in Jharkhand if dues are not cleared
3 months, 1 week ago

JMM threatens to halt mining activities in Jharkhand if dues are not cleared

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: As politics heats up following the Central Government’s reply in the Lok Sabha that the Centre or its PSUs do not owe anything to Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Tuesday threatened to stop all mining activities in the state if the dues are not cleared. JMM General Secretary and Spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya also warned coal companies to clarify their position within fifteen days, or none of the coal mines will be allowed to operate in Jharkhand. Bhattacharya said that when Pappu Yadav raised the question of dues in the Lok Sabha, it was stated that no money of Jharkhand is pending with the Centre. Bhattacharya stated that until the dues of Jharkhand are paid, not a single coal truck will be allowed to leave the state.

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Live Mint  

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