Police, bulldozers deployed against Amaravati land-givers, alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the current government of using police and bulldozers to intimidate farmers in Amaravati. He claims the government is forcibly acquiring land despite the farmers' objections.
Why it matters
This reflects a contentious land acquisition dispute involving the development of the Amaravati capital region.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has condemned the “coercive measures” allegedly being taken by the government against Amaravati farmers, and said they reflected the “authoritarianism and inhuman” treatment of the land-givers.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition leader's perspective and his strong language regarding the government's actions.
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