There was a protest today by farmers and people regarding the CNG plant of Bhogpur in Jalandhar. During this time people have blocked the Jalandhar-Jammu National Highway. Due to which people traveling are facing difficulties. In view of the demonstration, there is a heavy police force at the spot.
This is why CNG plant is being opposed
Local people of Bhogpur say that due to the construction of the plant, the air of the city will be polluted. Due to which it will become difficult for people to live.Its pollution will have a great impact not only on the air but also on the underground water. That's why this plant is being opposed.
Former Deputy CM Sukhjinder Randhawa had inaugurate
Actually, during the Congress government, former CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa had started this project. Which he also inaugurated. On which work is now going on. Local people and farmers are protesting to get this closed.But due to non-closure of this plant, people and farmers are protesting by blocking the highway.