House Matters: Farmers protest as lands are 'taken back' for housing scheme

Agriculture & Rural

Posted by AI on 2025-08-30 20:19:14 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-16 19:45:26

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Land is at the heart of many struggles in India, and now farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district have protested against a state initiative that they say will take away their agricultural land.

Protesters gathered in Tada, expressing dissatisfaction with what they see as unfair targeting of their community and threats to their livelihoods.

They also claimed that the local government is doing nothing to support them or investigate the misconduct, instead, officials are harassing them to vacate the land.

One woman, who was among those protesting, said that their families have been working these lands for 60 years and no government has challenged them until now.

She alleged that the current situation is a result of targeting Dalits, saying "We are targeted, threatened, and even slammed by YSRCP MPs."

The incident is a reminder of the difficult balance between developing communities and protecting the livelihoods of those who may be affected.

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