The Indian government has a kind of bipolar behaviour building a highway through Auroville's land while at the same time supporting Auroville's dream. It seems that a lack of communication has occurred or that the vision has been misunderstood. What a waste of money and time for a useless highway which would solely further destroy the peace..
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