Farmers clamour for Land Bill, present memo to House
Hundreds of farmers demonstrated here today to demand the passing of the Land Acquisition Bill by Parliament, higher compensation for their lands and rehabilitation schemes for their children.
Close to 700 farmers from Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of the Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson, Dhirendra Singh, staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar. The event was hosted by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan.
Publication Date:
27/08/2013