Locals to intensify protests against Jaitapur nuclear plant

Locals have threatened to intensify their agitation against the proposed nuclear power plant at Jaitapur in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district.

As part of the protests, people from 14-15 villages will court arrest on January 24 and 25, Konkan Vinashkari Prakalp Virodhi Samiti co-ordinator Satyajit Chavan said here today.

"A model of the nuclear power plant will be buried to mark the protest," he said.

Students will boycott the flag-hoisting ceremonies at schools on Republic Day, he added.

Refuting allegations that the agitation was supported by political parties, Chavan said that villagers were themselves leading the protests.