Protest against plywood factory in Kottayam

Residents of ward 1 successful the Uzhavoor panchayat staged a monolithic protestation connected Saturday, demanding the contiguous closure of a plywood mill successful their vicinity.

Organised nether the banner of the Monippally Plywood Factory People’s Action Council, the protestation drew a ample fig of section residents, including women and children, who carried placards and raised slogans. The procession began adjacent Achikkal Harijan Colony on the M.C. Road and proceeded astir 1 km to the mill tract astatine Meempanthanam, culminating successful a objection successful beforehand of the main gate.

Kaduthuruthy MLA Mons Joseph inaugurated the protest. Residents highlighted imaginable wellness hazards and the adverse interaction of the mill connected agriculture successful the densely populated agrarian region. Betty Johny, representing the enactment council, presented the protestation resolution. Elected representatives from Uzhavoor and Elanji panchayats besides addressed the gathering.

The march was flagged disconnected by Father Jose Tharappel, Vicar of Udayagiri Church.