Farmers in Ghaziabad protest for fair land compensation after 22 years

Farmers in Ghaziabad’s Kanawani village continued their protest for the second consecutive day, demanding fair compensation for land acquired over two decades ago. On Independence Day, the farmers marked the occasion by hoisting the national flag at the protest site before resuming their sit-in to press for their rights.

The farmers allege that their land was acquired 22 years ago, and despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating compensation based on the circle rate as of January 1, 2020, authorities are attempting to apply lower rates from nearby villages. This, they claim, would significantly undervalue their land and deprive them of fair compensation. "Our land is being undervalued, and the profit from its development will go to others while we bear the loss," said one of the protesting farmers.

The farmers have raised concerns about injustice, stating that the land being acquired at low rates is set to be sold for lakhs of rupees after development. They argue that such practices are unfair and demand compensation based on Kanawani’s actual circle rate, as directed by the Supreme Court. "We will not accept compensation at reduced rates under any circumstances," the farmers asserted.

The protest highlights a long-standing issue that has remained unresolved for 22 years. The farmers have urged the administration to take immediate action and provide fair compensation to end the dispute. As the sit-in continues, the farmers have vowed to fight for justice until their demands are met.