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The focused Swaraj Dweep of the Centre and Administration lacks basic facilities!; Hoteliers, tour operators, and residents stage Dharnas

Swaraj Dweep, Dec. 13: The Centre and Administration have consistently shown interest in the development of Havelock Island, now known as Swaraj Dweep. Efforts have been made to promote tourism, improve infrastructure, and foster overall development in the region.

However, the reality differs as residents of Swaraj Dweep, including hoteliers, tour operators, and others, have been staging dharnas near the jetty area for the past few days. They are demanding better basic facilities on Swaraj Dweep.

According to reports, Swaraj Dweep, once considered an island paradise for globetrotters, is grappling with several problems, including frequent power cuts, poor road conditions, inadequate health facilities, and concerns over the Ice Plant for the last couple of months. These issues have reportedly adversely affected the tourism sector of the island. Tourism is at stake due to prolonged power outages, while residents are troubled by poor road conditions and inadequate health facilities.

In protest, hoteliers, tour operators, and local residents of Swaraj Dweep have taken to the roads, holding placards and shouting slogans such as, "Welcome to the island, Sir. AC won't work, wifi won't work, TV won't work, nothing will work - no power, no tower, no diesel. Please support us, sir; there is no power on the island." Veterans of the island expressed that local PRI members have raised concerns with relevant departments repeatedly, yet it has yielded no fruitful results. The situation has not improved, necessitating this protest to draw the Administration's attention to address these issues as early as possible.

The protesters have threatened to continue the protest until the issues are resolved.

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