Haridwar: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday began a fast here demanding a review of all hydropower projects being developed on the Ganges river.
Bharti reached Chandi ghat area, performed a 'yajna' and began the fast inside a tent.
Later, talking to reporters, Bharti said all hydropower projects, small or big, being developed on the Ganges river in the Himalayan region should be reviewed and work on the projects stopped till a decision is taken on their fate.
She also demanded the setting up of a separate board on the Ganges river.
Bharti said she would continue her fast till Ganga Dussehra next month.
She claimed the existence of old temple of Dhari Devi is in danger due to the construction of Alaknanda power project at Srinagar as it would submerge the shrine.
She also opposed the idea of shifting of the temple to elsewhere stating that the temple has been a centre of faith for the people living in the area.
PTI
Bharti reached Chandi ghat area, performed a 'yajna' and began the fast inside a tent.
Later, talking to reporters, Bharti said all hydropower projects, small or big, being developed on the Ganges river in the Himalayan region should be reviewed and work on the projects stopped till a decision is taken on their fate.
She also demanded the setting up of a separate board on the Ganges river.
Bharti said she would continue her fast till Ganga Dussehra next month.
She claimed the existence of old temple of Dhari Devi is in danger due to the construction of Alaknanda power project at Srinagar as it would submerge the shrine.
She also opposed the idea of shifting of the temple to elsewhere stating that the temple has been a centre of faith for the people living in the area.
PTI
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