Anti-nuclear groups in Kerala have
planned a march from Nagercoil to Kudankulam, beginning on Monday, March 26, to
express solidarity with the people protesting against the nuclear power plant
there.
The following is a statement issued
by them in this connection:
The situation in Kudankulam has precipitated to
an unthinkable repression. More than 6,000 police personnel and
paramilitary forces have been deployed around Idinthakarai village, where about
20,000 people from surrounding villages have gathered to protest. While 16
people have started a fast unto death at Idinthakarai, the police have cut down
all essential supplies including food, water and electricity. They are
demanding surrender of leading activists like S P Udayakumar, Pushparayan and
others. Section 144 CrPC has been imposed on the majority of coastal villages
in Radhapuram block. Media entry has also been denied in Idinthakarai.
A major intervention from the democratic sections of Indian society is required
at this juncture. We have planned a joint march from Nagercoil to Kudankulam
on March 26th (Monday). Different activists groups and organizations
in Kerala are supporting this initiative and we hope to ensure participation of
around 500 people.
