Farmers and Residents Rally Against Biogas Plant in Jalandhar
Local residents and farmer groups staged a powerful protest today. They gathered at the Jamsher Dairy Complex in Jalandhar. Their target was a proposed biogas plant planned for the fodder market area.
MLA Pargat Singh from Jalandhar Cantt constituency joined the demonstration. He voiced strong opposition to the plant's location. "This plant must not be allowed inside the fodder market," Singh declared. He argued the site should be moved outside the village limits. Public health and pollution risks were his primary concerns.
Doaba Kisan Union Sets January 23 Deadline
The protesting farmers, organized under the Doaba Kisan Union, delivered a clear ultimatum. District head Jathedar Kulwinder Singh issued the warning directly to the municipal corporation and state government. They have until January 23 to stop the project.
"If the government does not reverse its decision, we will demolish the structure ourselves on January 23," Kulwinder Singh stated firmly. The union will not wait for bureaucratic delays.
MLA Pargat Singh Vows Unwavering Support
MLA Pargat Singh elaborated on the community's grievances. He pointed out the Jamsher Dairy Complex remains underdeveloped by the municipal corporation. This already causes significant problems for nearby residents.
"Earlier, public support stopped a solid waste management plant here," Singh recalled. "Now, the government is once again preparing to compromise on people's health." He warned that building the biogas plant in the fodder market would make the space unusable. Farmers would lose crucial storage for animal feed.
Singh demanded a proper study before any plant establishment. He insisted the plant should only proceed in the dairy complex after meeting all regulations. "I stand with the people of Jamsher," he affirmed. "This plant will not be allowed inside the fodder market. I will not back down, even if it requires fighting every possible battle."
Political Figures Unite in Opposition
Adampur MLA Sukhwindar Singh Kotli also joined the protest. He shared his experience opposing a CNG plant in Bhogpur for two years. "I have not allowed even a single brick to be laid there," Kotli said. He cited deadly hazards and major health risks from such projects.
Kotli pledged his full support to those opposing the Jamsher plant. This show of unity from multiple political representatives strengthens the protesters' position.
The farmers' ultimatum creates a tense deadline for local authorities. The January 23 date now looms large over Jalandhar's administrative decisions.
