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Sand-mining: plea to review decision

By Our Staff Reporter

KOCHI, SEPT. 19. The Youth Congress State general secretary, Simmy Rosebell John, has demanded that the State Government review its decision to permit mineral sand-mining on the coast of Alappuzha. In a statement issued here today, Ms. John said that the Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy, must take the initiative to remove the doubts over a decision taken without any discussions in the Cabinet.

The Government should respect the sentiments of the people and withdraw the decision, she added.

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