Makarand Gadgil / Pen (raigad) October 07, 2008, 0:48 IST
The Anti-Mumbai Special Economic Zone Action Committee (AMSEZAC) today announced its version of the results of the referendum in 22 villages to be covered by Reliance Industries
MUMBAI: About 95 per cent of farmers from 22 villages in Raigad district have voted against giving up their land for the Reliance Group-promoted Mumbai Special Economic Zone , according to a report of the referendum held on September 21 compiled by activist groups and farmers.
The referendum in 22 villages that are part of the Mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Raigad district was a unique event; it will not be repeated in the case of any other industrial, infrastructure or SEZ project, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Neeta Kolhatkar If the SEZ comes up I Raigadh, then the Pedder Road flyover must be built tooLast week was one of the biggest tests of democracy for our state. The Government of Maharashtra woke up a tad late to conduct a referendum on the development of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ).
Pune, September 23 After the Congress-NCP led government was forced to seek public votes on the Maha-Mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Raigad, the Shiv Sena has decided to demand similar referendum on all the proposed SEZ through out the state.
THE vast expanse of paddy fields lining the horizon in 22 villages of Pentehsil in Raigad wore a deserted look on Sunday as an overwhelming majority of villagers poured into the streets to be a part of the landmark referendum on the Maha mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
