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Govt using force to muzzle voices of Shel-Melauli villagers: AAP

Govt using force to muzzle voices of Shel-Melauli villagers: AAP

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Aam Aadmi Party interim convenor Rahul Mhambre on Wednesday visited Valpoi amid the ongoing protest by Shel-Melauli villagers against the proposed IIT project. 

“It’s the voice of the people that matters in democracy. Villagers of Melauli demand a white paper from the government with details of the intent. Instead, the government is trying to use force to muzzle their voices,” Mhambre said.

AAP volunteers staged a protest in front of Valpoi police station demanding the immediate release of AAP volunteer Vishwesh Prabhu, who was arrested on Tuesday night for participating in the ongoing protest by Shel-Melauli villagers. 

Prabhu has recently recovered from Covid-19 and concerns were raised about his safety while in the lockup.

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Tension mounts, anti-IIT locals protest at Valpoi police station

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Published Sep 30, 2020, 1:43 PM IST
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Tension mounts, anti-IIT locals protest at Valpoi police station

VALPOITension mounted on Wednesday after locals from Shel-Melauli protested at the Valpoi police station, demanding the release of two leaders arrested on charges of protesting against IIT project on Tuesday night.Valpoi Block Congress President Dashrath Mandrekar and AAP worker Vishwesh Prabhu were arrested by Valpoi police on charges of obstructing government officials on land survey duty at the IIT project site on Tuesday.Mandrekar and Prabhu were arrested under Section…

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