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Politics
Uran Villagers Protest JNPA
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 07:02 AM
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Villagers in Uran, Maharashtra, are set to hold an all-party hunger strike on Independence Day to protest against the 40-year-old JNPA. The strike is a result of long-standing grievances.
The villagers of Uran in Maharashtra have decided to take a stand against the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on the occasion of Independence Day. They are organizing an all-party hunger strike to express their discontent with the 40-year-old JNPA. The strike is a culmination of their long-standing grievances against the authority. The villagers have been facing various issues due to the presence of JNPA in their area. The hunger strike is expected to be a peaceful protest, with participants from all parties coming together to voice their concerns.