Farmers Block Bhiwandi-Vasai Road Over Virar-Alibaug Corridor Land Compensation, Demand Bullet Train-Level Rates
Bhiwandi: Farmers from villages in Bhiwandi taluka affected by the proposed land acquisition for the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor staged a roadblock at Kharbao on Wednesday protesting what they described as inadequate compensation for their agricultural land. The agitation, led by a local farmers’ Organisation continued for nearly two hours and disrupted traffic on the Bhiwandi-Vasai road.…
Farmers in affected villages of Bhiwandi taluka protested against the proposed land acquisition for the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, alleging inadequate compensation. The roadblock at Kharbao disrupted traffic on the Bhiwandi-Vasai road for nearly two hours. Farmers, led by a local farmers' organization, demanded a revision in the compensation offered and equitable treatment in comparison to the Rs 11 lakh per guntha compensation given for the bullet train project.
They pointed out that their compensation of around Rs 4 lakh per guntha is significantly lower. Concerns were also raised about access to agricultural land that could be cut off by the corridor. Farmers demanded proper connectivity through dedicated access roads before the project progresses. They emphasized that no discrimination among farmers should be allowed and threatened to resist if their demands are not met.
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