Guwahati, May 26 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Opposition to the proposed UltraTech cement plant at Choudhurikhat under the Chhaygaon Revenue Circle intensified further on Sunday, with the Land Protection Committee reiterating its firm opposition to the project during a press conference.

Leaders of the committee said local residents would not allow a cement industry to be established at Govardhan Choudhurikhat, alleging that the project threatens fertile agricultural land, the environment and the livelihoods of indigenous communities in the region.

The press conference, organised by the Choudhurikhat, Kawaimari, South Bankakata, Belguri and Dhowargaon Lat Land Protection Committee at the office of Govardhan Anchalik Yuvak Sanghab near Ch...