BREAKING: Residents Urge PM Modi to Cancel Rail Project Involving Turkish Firm
KULLU/SHIMLA:
Residents in Devbhoomi of Kullu-Manali in Himachal Pradesh have raised strong objections to a Turkish firm’s role in a strategic Bilaspur Manali Leh railway rail project.
They have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene.
Apart from this they have also joined Apple farmers in Himachal coming out swinging, demanding that all apple trade and related goods linked to Turkey be scrapped immediately.
They say it's time to teach Turkish President Erdogan a lesson for backing Pakistan and funding terror networks.
“Why should we let Turkish companies profit while they stab India in the back?” Devbhoomi Residents ask raising security concerns related to survey being done by the Turkish firm in the valley.
They have upped their ante to cancel the Turkish firm’s role in the Bilaspur–Manali–Leh railway project.
From the orchards of Himachal to the Parliament in Delhi, the chorus is growing louder — cut the ties, cancel the deal, and put national security first.
Continuing their protest they demand: Cancel the involvement of Yüksel Proje, a Turkish company, in the Bilaspur–Manali–Leh railway project.
A memorandum was submitted to former CM Jai Ram Thakur and ex-minister Govind Singh Thakur today in Kullu urging them to shuffle in their sipport and press PM for cancellation of the project to Turkish company .
The protest is being led by Narantak Sharma, President of the Upper Valley Bachao Sangathan.
Locals say the Turkish company’s presence is a national security risk.
They argue that Turkey supports Pakistan and opposes India’s stance on Kashmir.
They also fear massive environmental damage.
Over 1 lakh trees could be cut down.
They warn of damage to orchards, water sources, and rural livelihoods.
The alignment could hit apple farming — the backbone of the region’s economy.
Tourism could also take a hit due to noise, tunnel work, and pollution.
Several panchayats have already opposed the company’s survey.
Locals are demanding that the survey be redone by Indian agencies.
They want public hearings before any further work.
Their message is clear:
"We support development, but not at the cost of our land, trees, and security."
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