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Politics
Uran Villagers Plan Hunger Strike
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🗓 11 Aug 2026, 09:04 AM
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Villagers in Uran, Maharashtra, will hold an all-party hunger strike on Independence Day. The strike is in protest against the 40-year JNPA project.
The villagers of Uran in Maharashtra have decided to hold an all-party hunger strike on Independence Day. This protest is against the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) project, which has been in operation for over 40 years. The strike is a culmination of the villagers' long-standing grievances against the project. The JNPA project has been a significant economic driver for the region, but the villagers have been raising concerns about its impact on their livelihoods and the environment.