Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Villagers Pray for Quarry Blast Halt on Gandhi Jayanti
Imagine some villagers living near a stone quarry, where they blast rocks.
The blasts are causing problems – their houses are cracking, and their kids are scared.
These villagers, including tribal and Dalit communities, went to Mahatma Gandhi, hoping he could help them stop the blasts.
They've complained to officials, but nothing has been done yet.
The villagers are asking for the quarry's permits to be canceled to protect their homes and families.
Villagers protested quarry blasts on Gandhi Jayanti.
The protest occurred in Rajannapet and Gadaba Palem villages.
Quarry blasts are damaging homes and frightening children.
Villagers appealed to Mahatma Gandhi for protection.
Officials have inspected the site but have not addressed the damage.
- Who
- Residents of Rajannapet and Gadaba Palem
- What
- Protested quarry blasts, appealing for safety on Gandhi Jayanti
- When
- Gandhi Jayanti (date unspecified)
- Where
- Rolugunta mandal, Anakapalle district
- Why
- To stop destructive blasts from a nearby black stone quarry
- Location
- Rajannapet and Gadaba Palem villages, Rolugunta mandal, Anakapalle district
- Event
- Villagers protest quarry blasts on Gandhi Jayanti
- Quarry Purpose
- Black stone extraction
- Affected Homes
- 40 houses with cracks
- Communities Involved
- Tribal, Dalit, and low-income groups