Udupi: We cannot afford more destruction - Pejawar Swamiji on Niddodi power plant
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SM)
Udupi, Mar 2: Sri Vishweshatirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math on Friday March 1 strongly opposed the setting up of ultra mega power plant at Niddodi and said that the people of the coastal region cannot afford to face further destruction of the natural resources.
Speaking to media persons, he said, "We are already facing enough problems and our natural resources are being destroyed because of the UPCL power plant. We cannot afford more destruction."
The Swamiji also called upon the locals and farmers to express a strong opposition to the proposed Niddodi power plant, and said, "Together we are strong, I cannot do anything alone, hence I call upon the people for support in opposing the project."
"Although Veerappa Moily is my follower and a friend, on this project I clearly oppose him, he is wrong. This is not BJP or Congress, nor is it about the dealings of any political party or government, neither is it about me and him. It is about the principle of right and wrong."
"Ignorance is acceptable but only to a certain extent, we cannot afford to be ignorant on such a serious issue that may have enormous consequences," he said.
He also referred to the renovation of Sri Anantheshwara temple of Krishna Math and said, "The ignorance of 'Ashta Mangala Prashne' regarding renovation of the Sri Anantheshwara temple of Krishna Math has become common. Ashta Maths, Ashta Matthadhisha, and Ashta Mangala are not linked to each other, hence the ritual followed is also different. Issues related to Krishna Math will be sorted out by themselves without doubt", he added.