A group of farmers representing the landowners affected by the Jasra bypass construction met with the District Magistrate (DM) to express their grievances over the low compensation offered for their land. The farmers, led by KK Mishra, had halted the construction work on December 29th at Pachkhara village. One of the...
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farmers, Rambabu Kushwaha, broke down in tears before the DM, stating that the land is his only means of livelihood and the offered compensation is significantly less than its actual value. He pleaded for justice, threatening self-harm if his demands are not met. The farmers have requested the DM to increase the compensation before resuming construction work.