Farmers Protest Over Land Acquisition Policies | 26 Nov 2024

Why in News?

Farmers from across Western Uttar Pradesh protested outside the Greater Noida Authority office to voice their unresolved land acquisition grievances.

Key Points

• Leadership and Demands of the Protest:
  • The protest was led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) and supported by All India Kisan Sabha, and Bharatiya Kisan Parishad.
  • They demand for fair compensation, including 10% developed land and 64.7% enhanced compensation for acquired land.
  • Greater Noida Authority officials confirmed that the farmers' demands have already been presented to the Uttar Pradesh government.
• Protest Participation and Actions:
  • Farmers from around 20 districts, including Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Agra, joined the protest, which started with a tractor rally on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, causing minor traffic disruptions.
  • The protest followed several months of smaller demonstrations outside the Greater Noida Authority Office, which farmers felt had resulted in no meaningful outcomes.
• Future Agitation Plans:
  • Farmers announced plans to shift their agitation to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) from 28th November to 1st December 2024, followed by a march to Delhi starting on 2nd December 2024.
• Compensation and Development Allegations:
  • Farmers allege that despite giving up their agricultural land for the development of Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway, they have not received their rightful compensation or developed plots.