A 175-day protest and hunger strike by farmers affected by the Indore-Budhni railway line project in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, ended on Wednesday. The farmers had been demanding a four-fold compensation, a change in the railway line route, and proper compensation for affected land. After meeting with the Railway Minister, MP...
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Ashish Sharma assured the farmers that their demands would be considered and a new survey would be conducted to consider a change in the route from Dhanthalab Ghat to Kalwar Ghat. The Chief Minister will be approached to ensure proper compensation for 80 villages across 8 villages in Indore, Dewas, and Sehore districts. Following the assurances, the farmers ended their protest and hunger strike.