Visakhapatnam, April 10 -- YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP from Araku, Tanuja Rani, on Friday asserted that the Kottavalasa-Kirandul (KK) Railway Line is the "right of tribals" and must continue under the Waltair Division, opposing any move to shift it to the Rayagada Division.

Speaking to ANI, Rani said she has consistently raised concerns at multiple levels to protect the interests of tribal communities dependent on the railway line. "As of now, I have already spoken in the Parliament and also met with the Union Railway Minister. I am continuously submitting representations to the Railway Minister advocating that the KK Line should remain part of the Waltair Division and not be separated," she said.

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