The High Cost of Hubris
May 23, 2026, 13:56 (IST)
Kerala's ambitious SilverLine rail project has been officially cancelled, marking a significant political shift. The government has halted land acquisition and withdrawn cases against protesters. This decision follows overwhelming evidence of the project's financial, environmental, and technical non-viability, despite initial government assurances. Experts and citizens had repeatedly raised concerns about its feasibility and impact.