India: Reject Land Acquisition Bill 2011: We Need A Just, Democratic And Effective Framework

India: Reject Land Acquisition Bill 2011: We Need A Just, Democratic And Effective Framework   Today, people are protesting against illegal and unjust land grabbing across the country, and it is clear for all to see that the process of land acquisition is unjust and driven by private interests. At this time, the UPA government is introducing a Bill that will supposedly address these issues. The government claims that the main problem is ensuring "fair" compensation for land losers, though,...

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