Congress, UDF Support High-Speed Rail if Environmentally, Financially Sound: Satheesan

• Congress leader V D Satheesan stated his party and the UDF are not against high-speed rail projects.
• Support is conditional on projects being environmentally sustainable and financially viable for Kerala.
• Satheesan emphasized the need for proper environmental studies and financial viability.
• The Opposition previously opposed the K-Rail project due to environmental and financial concerns based on its DPR.
• Satheesan clarified that his party did not oppose E Sreedharan's high-speed rail proposal, awaiting detailed studies.

Why It Matters: Congress and UDF back high-speed rail in Kerala, provided it's eco-friendly and financially sound.