{
  "id": 16528130,
  "title": "MP's Proposed Rewa Nuclear Power Plant Faces Congress Opposition; Umang Singhar Raises Safety Concerns, Vows To Take Issue To Assembly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/mps-proposed-rewa-nuclear-power-plant-faces-congress-opposition-umang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mps-proposed-rewa-nuclear-power-plant-faces-congress-opposition-umang-singhar-raises-safety-concerns-vows-to-take-issue-to-assembly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar in Rewa has criticized the government's plan to build a nuclear power plant in the densely populated Rewa district, deeming it an irresponsible decision. Singhar, along with Congress-backed protesters, opposes the project, stating that the government is not concerned about residents' safety, health, and the potential risks of nuclear pollution. They argue that the government is jeopardizing the lives of tribals and villagers by ignoring regulations. During a visit to Sarai-Rojauhi village, Singhar promised financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to the family of Vimla Kol, who lost her life during the protest. He vowed to support the protesters in their fight against the proposed nuclear power plant and assured that this critical issue would be raised prominently in the Legislative Assembly.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Setting up a nuclear power plant in the densely populated areas of Rewa district was an irresponsible decision by the government. We are not opposed to development, but we oppose destruction in the name of development, said Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar in Rewa on Sunday. The Congress-backed protesters are opposing a proposed nuclear power plant in Rewa district. “Is…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}