Protest rally against DVC’s proposed hydel project unites community in defense of Lugu Mountain

Bermo: A powerful protest rally took place on Sunday in opposition to the proposed hydel project by DVC in Luguburu Ghanta Bari Dhorom Garh Lalapania. Following the rally, a multitude of participants gathered for the Mahjutan program. The event was presided over by committee chairman Babuli Soren and conducted by Surendra Tudu. The meeting featured speeches from key figures including Durgacharan Murmu, spokesperson for the tribal self-governance system, JMM district president Hiralal Manjhi, and committee members Lobin Murmu, Vishnu Kisku, Jitendra Hembram, Ato Baske, Jaiveer Hansda, along with JIP members Sunita Tudu and Panchanan Soren.

The resounding message from the gathering was a resolute stand against DVC’s proposed Hydel Pumped Storage Power Plant on Lugu Mountain. Should the administration attempt to forcibly establish the plant, the tribal community vows to unite and pursue a path of protest. Lugu Baba Cave, situated within Lugu Mountain, holds immense significance as a center of faith and belief for the Santhali community, and efforts to harm it will not be tolerated. Lugu Mountain is a natural heritage site for the local people, and any alterations to the areas surrounding Lugu Baba Dham will be fiercely opposed.

Luguburu Ghantabadi is a global religious heritage site for tribal communities, serving as a vital link to their language, culture, traditions, and social beliefs. As a result, there is a united front of tribals from not only Jharkhand and Bihar but from all over the world ready to protect and preserve this sacred place.

The tribal community, through this massive gathering, sends a clear message to the DVC management and the central government that they will not allow any interference with this revered site. Several committee members, including Mithilesh Kisku, Satish Chandra Murmu, Jairam Hansda, Mukhiya, Bablu Hembram, Rambriksh Murmu, Dashrath Mardi, Ashok Murmu, Shyam Dev Soren, Dinesh Kumar Murmu, and others, were present during this significant occasion.