The Ruining of McCluskiegunj has begun

So, finally the first lot of coal was despatched yesterday...
Monsoon is here and the fresh mud roads are full of slush. Even then, the trucks are carrying coal. Many trucks get stuck in the slush and have to be helped out by heavy machinery.
The locals that are happy with the coal siding say that at least coal will be available at cheaper rates. HIGH HOPES.
Coal is used in nearly all the residences here and mostly in hostels. It is sold in sacks @ Rs. 200 per sack locally.

McCluskiegunj Coal Siding

The first train load of coal is ready for despatch. The green signal for the destruction of McCluskiegunj has been delayed a bit...

The third protest in connection with the siding showed public against and for the siding. Earlier in two demonstrations there were many well known people of the area including newspaper reporters who were against it. This time most of these people have backed the siding. MoNEy is the said reason behind it.
The few that are left on the side of the opposition party, have written joint applications signed by nearly 300 people to the concerning authorities to stop the siding as it will ruin the place in sense of survival of the local residents and also it would destroy a tourist centre that has great historical values.
All that the people who are against the siding want, is that the siding should be shifted two kilometres before or after the railway station. This will not disturb McCluskiegunj, the railways, the coal suppliers or the coal transporters.

Coal Siding News

Yesterday's protest has been mentioned here.

McCluskiegunj Coal Sidin

It seems like the proposed coal siding is to start soon. Already a couple of trucks have dumped coal.
Mr. Surendra Nath Pandey (social worker) along with many locals protested against the same. Mr. Pandey says this will destroy the charm of the place.
This time the situation is different. There are many locals that are supporting the opening of the siding. This situation indicates disaster for lovely McCluskiegunj...