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Residents hold protest against Amazon data centre in Thane

Amazon's large data centre project in Thane faces significant local and political opposition. Residents protested, citing concerns about noise, environmental hazards, and resource shortages. Local leaders voiced worries about water scarcity and the project's impact on existing infrastructure. Political parties, including Shiv Sena, have also raised objections and sought project reviews. Maharashtra aims to develop the Mumbai Metropolitan Region into a major data centre investment hub.

18 Jul 2026 11:27 pm