CPI(M) criticises Undavalli land acquisition, seeks fair compensation
The CPI(M) has criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for the forced acquisition of agricultural land in Undavalli. They are demanding fair compensation based on current market rates rather than government assessments.
Why it matters
Land acquisition disputes are a major point of contention in infrastructure development projects in India, affecting the livelihoods of small farmers.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Sunday condemned the Andhra Pradesh government’s alleged forcible acquisition of over 2.5 acres of agricultural land in Undavalli, near Amaravati, and demanded that the affected farmers be paid compensation at the prevailing market rate.
In a statement, CPI(M) Andhra Pradesh State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao alleged that the acquisition was carried out in a high-handed manner despite the landowners being small and marginal farmers dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. He urged the government to respect the proceedings before the High Court, hold discussions with the farmers, and arrive at an amicable settlement instead of resorting to coercive measures.
Mr. Rao also alleged that standing crops were destroyed during the acquisition process and sought action against police and revenue officials who, he claimed, used force against farmers and behaved inappropriately towards women during the operation.
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