Jamshedpur's Industrial Stalemate: Political Allegations and Environmental Hurdles

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government for delaying forest and environmental clearances in Jamshedpur's industrial hub since 2015, contrasting this with the rapid approval of the SEZ project for Adani Power in 2019. He suggests this reflects the government's skewed priorities.

Jairam Ramesh, a leader within the Congress party, on Wednesday voiced concerns over developmental delays in Jamshedpur's industrial hub, attributing the stagnation to regulatory hurdles imposed by the Modi government. Since 2015, progress has stalled due to forest and environmental clearance issues, he stated.

Contrasting the situation with the swift 2019 approval of a Rs 14,000 crore SEZ project for Adani Power in Godda, Ramesh highlighted what he termed a clear indication of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's skewed priorities. He emphasized the need for leadership willing to advocate for Jamshedpur's citizens, pointing to Banna Gupta and Ajoy Kumar as fitting representatives.

The allegations emerge against the backdrop of the first phase of Jharkhand assembly polls, reflecting broader political tensions in the state. As voting continues, attention turns to November 20 and the subsequent vote count on November 23, with local development and governance at the forefront of voter concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)