They claim the port will not only eat into local occupations and displace locals, but will also destroy the district’s potential to being promoted as a tourist and education hub
Several fishing associations and tribal groups took part in the protests to oppose the mega project
The fisherfolks, who are against the proposed port, also highlighted that the proposed location for the port is near an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)
Many protesters were also seen dressed as fisherfolk and used fishing props to mark their protest
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