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This is an archive article published on May 21, 2015

Vizhinjam Port Project: Govt to convene all party meeting on Adani proposal

The project had no takers despite several rounds of bidding coupled with promotional activities. First phase of the project would cost Rs 7,525 crore.

Vizhinjam Port Project, vizhinjam project, vizhinjam port, vizhinjam project congress, congress, congress meet, oomen chandy, oomen chandy congress,Vizhinjam Port oomen chandy, india news Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the all-party meeting was convened in the wake of the allegations raised by the Opposition.

Stung by the Opposition charges of corruption, Congress government on Wednesday decided to convene an all-party meeting next month on taking a final decision on accepting the bid of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited for the construction and operation of the proposed Vizhinjam port.

Last week, the board of directors of the Vizhinjam Seaports International Limited had accepted the bid of Adani Group for the development of the port and the container transshipment terminal on PPP model. A final decision on accepting the bid was slated to be taken in the cabinet on Wednesday.

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Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the all-party meeting was convened in the wake of the allegations raised by the Opposition. The government wants to implement the project in a transparent manner, he said.

A few days back, CPI(M) polit buro member Pinarayi Vijayan had alleged that the Congress Government was trying to hand over land worth Rs 6,000 crore to Adani Group.

Vijayan asked why the government was not going for re-tendering the project when Adani Group was the lone bidder. “It should be revealed to the public why Adani Group is preferred by Chandy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi alike,” said Vijayan.

The project had no takers despite several rounds of bidding coupled with promotional activities. First phase of the project would cost Rs 7,525 crore.

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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