Santosh Mohan accepts broad-gauge delays
Central Minister Santosh Mohan Deb accepts the delay in the Lamding-Silchar broad-gauge railway-line project. “Time delays can occur for any project. Terrorist activities are causing major problems in the project. The central government is taking steps against terrorist activities to stop further delays.” he said.
The Minister added, “So far there have been around hundred causalities and injuries due to terrorist intervention. The workers are afraid and have lost spirit. A battalion of 1000 ex-army officials is being formed for their security. Already 300 personals have been recruited. As soon as the security problems are solved, the work-pace will improve.”
However there was exchange of some sharp words between Santosh Mohan and BJP leader Kabindra Purakayastha on Friday. Kabindra told the reporters “Broadgauge is still out of sight, but Santosh Mohan Deb announced that he will ride the broad-gauge for vote campaigns in 2009”. Santosh Mohan denied all the claims saying he never made such a remark.