Silver Line project not shelved, hopeful of clearance, says Kerala CM

Kerala’s biggest infrastructure project Silver Line (K-Rail) has not been shelved and is awaiting the Centre’s clearance, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed state Kerala Assembly on Tuesday.

“The Silver Line project has not been shelved, instead is awaiting the Centre’s nod. This project is essential for the state’s development. If the Centre comes up with similar developmental projects, we will consider them up,” said Vijayan.

He was responding to questions on the project in the House. To a question whether the numerous cases registered against those who protested against this project would be withdrawn, he replied in the negative saying: “No, it won’t be withdrawn.”