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Protests cast shadow over mining of India's largest coal block

West Bengal project pits locals against state as foreign firms see opportunity

A woman shoveling coal in Kamduni, West Bengal, where the government hopes to mine the country's biggest block.    © Getty Images
SNIGDHENDU BHATTACHARYA, Contributing writer | India

KOLKATA -- Tensions between the state government and locals are rising in West Bengal state where mining of India's largest coal block is set to begin.

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