Published 21:21 IST, November 16th 2019

Unnao: Farmers stage protest to demand compensation for land acquired by UPSIDA

On Saturday, clashes broke out between police and the farmers in Unnao, who staged a protest demanding compensation for their land acquired by the UPSIDA.

Reported by: Akhil Oka
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On Saturday, clashes broke out between police and farmers in Unnao, who std a protest. latter pelted stones at JCB machine that was supposed to be used for carrying out work for upcoming Trans Ganga City project. farmers stated that y had t received compensation for ir land acquired by  Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA). Besides  officers of Tehsil department, numerous security personnel rushed to  site of protest. 

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A protester mentioned that y were demanding justice for last three years. Claiming that ir land had been forcefully acquired by UPSIDA, he stated that people wanted requisite compensation. At same time, he maintained that work for Trans Ganga City project could start after fulfillment of ir demands. Ar protester revealed that he was t getting any loans from bank owing to absence of any property in his name.  

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A protester remarked, "We are demanding justice from past 3 years as our land has been forcefully acquired by UPSIDA for trans-Ganga city project. We want compensation. UPSIDA can start work after fulfilling our demands. discussions were held during acquisition.” Ar protester added, "I am t getting loans from bank as we do t possess any land. So far, we have t received any compensation for our acquired land. I do t what to do w."  

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Trans Ganga City

high-tech Trans Ganga City is a new proposed satellite township in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. Falling under Kanpur metropolitan area, it comprises region from limits of Unnao municipality to Ganga river near Kanpur and Unnao-Shuklaganj highway. re is also a proposal by state government to open a Skill Development University near this township.  

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(With ANI inputs)

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20:41 IST, November 16th 2019