Hey there, folks! Big news coming out of Purandar taluka in Maharashtra – residents from seven villages are not happy campers right now. Why, you ask? Well, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has set its sights on declaring over 2,800 hectares of land as an industrial area for a fancy new international airport. And let’s just say, the locals are not having it.
The affected villages – Pargaon Memane, Khanwadi, Ekhatpur, Munjawadi, Kumbharvalan, Vanpuri, and Udachiwadi – are up in arms about the whole situation. They’re worried about losing valuable agricultural land and the possibility of being forced off their farms. Not cool, MIDC, not cool.
Enter retired Justice B.G. Kolse-Patil, who recently paid a visit to the farmers in Pargaon Memane. He’s been doling out advice left and right, making sure the villagers know their rights and options. The message is clear – the government needs to consider other locations for this airport, ones that won’t disrupt people’s lives and livelihoods.
The villagers are standing their ground, saying they won’t give up their land even if they’re offered a boatload of cash. They want to keep their farms and their way of life intact, thank you very much.
In response to the mounting opposition, the Pune District Administration is finally waking up to the reality of the situation. The District Collector, Jitendra Dudi, has promised to sit down with the locals and hash things out. He knows that land acquisition is inevitable, but he’s making sure that the farmers’ interests are front and center in this whole mess.
So, what’s next for these feisty villagers? Will they be able to hold off the big bad MIDC and save their land? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – these folks aren’t backing down without a fight. Stay tuned for more updates on this David vs. Goliath showdown in Purandar taluka!
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