Kuppam: Prevent illegal mining in Dravidian University, Chandrababu to Governor

Chittoor, July 29: TDP chief and Leader of the Opposition N. Chandrababu Naidu wrote a letter to Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan urging to stop illegal mining and protect environment at the Dravidian University in Kuppam. He brought to Harichandan’s notice that university has become a hub for illegal granite mining.  
 
In the letter, Chandrababu alleged that the YSRCP leaders are involved in illegal mining in university land spread over 1,100 acres. “As a result of blasting granite stones and transporting the same, several wildlife animals have died,” he mentioned and added that peacocks and endangered species are becoming extinct.
 
The TDP supremo also raised the issue of sub-standard food served to students staying in Dravidian University hostels. “Recently, several students fell ill after consuming food,” he said. Naidu stated that there is no ambulance in the varsity to be used in emergency. He sought immediate intervention of Governor to resolve issues of the university.