Odisha: Clampdown On Sacred Ritual As Vedanta Mine Appeal Approaches

Odisha: Clampdown On Sacred Ritual As Vedanta Mine Appeal Approaches   Security forces are cracking down on the Dongria Kondh tribe as they prepare for a religious festival this weekend at the top of India’s most contentious mountain.   Hundreds are determined to attend the Niyamraja ritual in the sacred Niyamgiri Hills, which are at the center of a controversial mining project involving UK company Vedanta Resources.   During the worship, the Dongria will take an oath pledging...

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