A day after the police action against the residents of Madappally who protested against the laying of survey stones for the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project, the agitation is evolving into a movement with the United Democratic Front (UDF) throwing its weight behind the protesters.
A UDF delegation led by Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan reached out to the protesters on Friday and declared its unequivocal support to the agitation. “The anti-SilverLine agitation is assuming a new shape and spirit from Madappally. The resistance shown by the youth, the elderly, women, and children indicates the strength of the evolving movement,’‘ he said.
“The Opposition has already said these Statewide struggles will eventually lead to a Nandigram-like situation. The way this episode unfolds underscores those words,’‘ said Mr. Satheesan.