81.   Environmental and native Indian groups are fighting to block construction, claiming it will inflict ecological damage and disrupt Indian communities.

82.   Fernandez and other critics say the bill creates too much collective autonomy for Indian communities and could lead to violations of individual rights.

83.   He insisted the movement is supported by Indian communities.

84.   He represents the left-leaning Free Bolivia Movement, which draws its support from Indian communities.

85.   He said it was important that the survey be carried out as the party believed the government statistics on hardcore poor families among Indian community was incorrect.

86.   He said the expertise that the Sikh community possessed could be utilised for the improvement of the Indian community.

87.   He has always maintained that the Sikh community is part of the Indian community.

88.   He was also expected to tour Indian communities and meet with non-governmental organizations working in the conflictive regions.

89.   He said observers found that residents of some Indian communities live like paupers, lacking in food, health care and education.

90.   He said the Indian community will hold a special thanksgiving prayer at a temple in Hong Kong on Sunday.