Mahesh Kumar
Farmers from over 200 villages convened a massive Kisan Mahapanchayat on Monday (November 25) outside the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority office, intensifying their ongoing agitation against land acquisition policies by successive Uttar Pradesh governments.
The protest, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), demanded the fulfilment of promises made during land acquisition, including the return of 10% developed plots and 64.7% enhanced compensation for their lands—a commitment unfulfilled for the past two years.
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), led locally by Rupesh Verma, has been instrumental in strengthening this movement since 2019. Key leaders such as AIKS Vice President Hannan Mollah, Pushpendra Tyagi, and Shubhojeet Dey addressed the gathering.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and other regional leaders also joined the Mahapanchayat, lending their support to the cause.
Growing Frustration
The agitating farmers criticized the administration for breaking promises made during the acquisition of agricultural lands for the development of Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway.
Protesters voiced their grievances through a tractor rally on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, which caused minor traffic disruptions despite heavy police deployment. Farmers from 20 districts, including Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Agra, participated in the protest.
Rakesh Tikait, chairing the Mahapanchayat at Knowledge Park IV, condemned the authorities for neglecting farmers' concerns.
“This is not just a protest; it is a battle for survival and rights. If our demands are not addressed, we will march to Delhi and ensure our voices are heard,” he declared.
Rupesh Verma, the district president of the Kisan Sabha, expressed the deep sense of betrayal felt by farmers.
“We gave up our agricultural lands to build this modern city, but in return, we received broken promises. Farmers across Western Uttar Pradesh stand united in demanding justice,” Verma said.
The protest saw the participation of prominent farmer organizations, including the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), AIKS, and the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad.
The farmers announced plans to escalate their agitation. From November 28 to December 1, they intend to shift their protest to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), followed by a march to Delhi starting on December 2.
Farmers continue to allege that despite their sacrifices for urban development, they have been denied rightful compensation and developed plots, leaving them no choice but to take their movement to the streets.
The protest, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), demanded the fulfilment of promises made during land acquisition, including the return of 10% developed plots and 64.7% enhanced compensation for their lands—a commitment unfulfilled for the past two years.
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), led locally by Rupesh Verma, has been instrumental in strengthening this movement since 2019. Key leaders such as AIKS Vice President Hannan Mollah, Pushpendra Tyagi, and Shubhojeet Dey addressed the gathering.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and other regional leaders also joined the Mahapanchayat, lending their support to the cause.
Growing Frustration
The agitating farmers criticized the administration for breaking promises made during the acquisition of agricultural lands for the development of Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway.
Protesters voiced their grievances through a tractor rally on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, which caused minor traffic disruptions despite heavy police deployment. Farmers from 20 districts, including Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Agra, participated in the protest.
Rakesh Tikait, chairing the Mahapanchayat at Knowledge Park IV, condemned the authorities for neglecting farmers' concerns.
“This is not just a protest; it is a battle for survival and rights. If our demands are not addressed, we will march to Delhi and ensure our voices are heard,” he declared.
Rupesh Verma, the district president of the Kisan Sabha, expressed the deep sense of betrayal felt by farmers.
“We gave up our agricultural lands to build this modern city, but in return, we received broken promises. Farmers across Western Uttar Pradesh stand united in demanding justice,” Verma said.
The protest saw the participation of prominent farmer organizations, including the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), AIKS, and the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad.
The farmers announced plans to escalate their agitation. From November 28 to December 1, they intend to shift their protest to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), followed by a march to Delhi starting on December 2.
Farmers continue to allege that despite their sacrifices for urban development, they have been denied rightful compensation and developed plots, leaving them no choice but to take their movement to the streets.
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