Uttar Pradesh

• 26 Nov 2024

Farmers Protest Over Land Acquisition Policies

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.