Farmers Protest Against Ujjain Development Authority Over Land Grab
Over 500 farmers from Ujjain gheraoed the Collector’s office, submitting a memorandum against the Ujjain Development Authority for attempting to seize their agricultural land without permission.
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In the application, the farmers alleged that the UDA is acting like land mafias, trying to forcefully occupy their land and build a colony for selling plots. The farmers hail from the area near to Ujjain's famous Simhastha Mela venue. The memorandum was submitted at the Brihaspati Bhavan in Ujjain, where the weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) takes place.
They claimed that nearly half of their land is being targeted for development under a plan which they have not agreed to. The farmers said they had already raised written and verbal objections with the UDA, but no action has been taken to resolve their concerns. According to them, their complaints have been ignored, and the authority has also given false information to media outlets, including newspapers and news channels, about the situation.
They also mentioned facing mental and physical harassment during the process. The farmers are now requesting the district administration to intervene, stop the illegal land occupation, and take proper action against those responsible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the farmers gherao the Collector’s office?
The farmers gheraoed the Collector’s office to protest against the Ujjain Development Authority (UDA) for attempting to seize their agricultural land without permission.
What did the farmers accuse the UDA of?
The farmers accused the UDA of acting like land mafias, trying to forcefully occupy their land and build a colony for selling plots.
Where did the farmers submit their memorandum?
The farmers submitted their memorandum at the Brihaspati Bhavan in Ujjain, where the weekly Jan Sunwai (public hearing) takes place.
What are the farmers' main concerns?
The farmers are concerned that nearly half of their land is being targeted for development under a plan they have not agreed to, and their complaints have been ignored by the UDA.
What action are the farmers requesting from the district administration?
The farmers are requesting the district administration to intervene, stop the illegal land occupation, and take proper action against those responsible.
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