More join stir over land acquisition
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More join stir over land acquisition
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Sangrur, February 23More farmers from across the state on Tuesday extended their support to the ongoing protest against the acquisition of fertile land for the Delhi-Katra expressway project.The protest is being organised on the Sangrur-Patiala road, near Roshanwala. Farmers are demanding higher compensation and are adamant on not giving their land at government rate.Seek higher reliefThe protest is being organised on the Sangrur-Patiala road near Roshanwala. Farmers are demanding higher compensation and are adamant on not giving their land at government rate.“Now, the protest is no more limited to the district-level. Farmers from across the state have extended support to us. The government is paying Rs 20 lakh per acre, which is not acceptable,” said Anokh Singh Virk, district vice-president of the Delhi-Katra Expressway Kisan Sangharsh Committee.The farmers announced to intensify the agitation if the government failed to meet their demand.
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The Tribune
Date
2021-02-24