Farmers in Chintavan Bigha village held a meeting to protest land acquisition and crop destruction without compensation under the Bharatmala Project over the past two years. Led by Prof. Jayaram Singh, the meeting included farmer union leaders from Bihar and Jharkhand. Farmers criticized local MLAs and threatened to boycott NDA candidates. They claimed their land was seized and crops destroyed by tractors without compensation. Union leaders warned farmers to be aware of their rights when voting. Some villages may boycott elections due to perceived injustice by both ruling and opposition leaders. To support the farmers' cause, contact local representatives or join farmer organizations. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 00:14 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Farmers in Chintavan Bigha village held a meeting to protest land acquisition and crop destruction without compensation under the Bharatmala Project over the past two years
- Led by Prof
- Jayaram Singh, the meeting included farmer union leaders from Bihar and Jharkhand