NEW DELHI: The CPM has sought approval for the Silver Line project. The issue was raised in the Parliament. Demanded approval for the project as early as possible and also requested for financial assistance.

Elamaram Kareem raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha. The CPM is of the stand that this is an anti-development move by the Congress and the BJP. The agency conducting the study said the social impact study will not be stopped.

However, Congress leader K C Venugopal strongly opposed the project. He said the people of the state are against the project and so sanction should not be given.