Fazilka, March 28
Villagers protesting for the past 41 days over the setting up of a liquor factory at Hiran Wali village in Fazilka district lifted the dharna today after Congress MLA Davinder Singh Ghubaya announced cancellation of its licence.
Ghubaya visited the dharna site and announced the government had decided to cancel the licence of the liquor unit. Ghubaya had joined the protesters and raised the issue in the Vidhan Sabha during the recent Budget session.
Residents of nearly 30 villages had been blocking the highway against the construction of the factory.
Land for the project was originally purchased at Gumjal village, near the Rajasthan border. After protests by dozens of panchayats, the project was shelved. The construction was subsequently planned near Ghallu village on the Abohar-Fazilka road, but the plan was dropped again after Congress and AAP activists organised rallies in protest.
The construction reportedly began near Hiran Wali, but activists of all major political parties opposed it. The villagers raised concerns over its impact on the environment and social fabric.
Anil Jhinjha, sarpanch, who spearheaded the agitation, said although they had lifted the dharna, the government would have to bear the consequences if they were betrayed.
The protest had affected vehicular traffic besides other business activities in the area. — OC
(With inputs from Abohar)
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