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Last Updated: Jun 02, 2021, 11:44 PM IST
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A slew of other legal and political challenges raised against the project are part of a relentless campaign by the Opposition, trying to obstruct work of immense national importance and pride.
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The author is Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India
After hearing the matter regarding the Central Vista Project (CVP) for eight months over 28 hearings, on January 5, the Supreme Court gave the go-ahead for the project. The court categorically stated that all statutory requirements were met and approvals taken following due process. Despite these clearances, a strident campaign of misrepresentation against CVP continues.
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