A huge well done to the protestors at Velsao who stood up to the bullying tactics of RVNL and the Railways, backed by the Goa government.
For those asking why Goans from other villages came to the Velsao protest, please note: (A) coal pollution will not affect only Velsao residents. Coal-laden rail wagons could spill coal and pollute land, water and air in many villages across Goa; and (B) regardless, we need to stand up for one another.
Arwin Mesquita, Colva
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