Uranium mining decision to be based on consensus: CM
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18/07/2008
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Sentinel (Guwahati)
SHILLONG, July 17: Consensus will determine the Governments decision on the proposed uranium mining in the State, asserted Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Donkupar Roy. Ahead of Friday's all party meeting on uranium mining in Shillong, the Chief Minister told mediapersons "Any decision on the complex issue will be bases on consensus'.
Categorically stating that no decision will be imposed on the people of the State, Roy said, "The issue of health hazard will have to be discussed thoroughly before taking any decision'.
Pointing out that the experts are also having opinions of different variants on the issue of uranium mining, the Chief Minister also added that the well-being of the people will be the first priority before taking an ultimate decision.
While two parties in the ruling Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA)- the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)- are still indecisive on the proposed uranium mining in West Khasi Hills, the KHNAM and the HSPDP are opposed to any move to allow the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) to extract the uranium ore from the State.