Jal Satyagraha Continues In Several Villages
By Narmada Bachao Andolan
06 September, 2013
Countercurrents.org
After hearing an application filed by the Narmada Bachao Andolan regarding the people affected by the Indira Sagar Project, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered the NBA to present all the problems related to rehabilitation of people affected by the Indira Sagar Project within a week and ordered the State Government to submit a report to the court regarding the same. The next hearing is scheduled for September 23. Senior advocates, Dr Rajiv Dhavan and Mr Gaurav Agrawal presented the case on behalf of the NBA to the bench consisting of SC judges Mr B.S. Chauhan and Mr Bobade.
High Court Extends the final date of the Omkareswara Package to 30th September
On the other hand, a bench consisting of the acting Chief Justice of Jabalpur High Court - Mr K.K. Lahoti and Mr Kakade ruled on the NBA petition on behalf of the people affected by Omkareswara Dam and ordered that the last date for the 225 crore package be extended from September 8 to September 30. Senior advocate Ms Shobha Menon represented the NBA at the High Court.
Police sent to arrest Malud Satyagrahis return empty handed
A large contingent of police personnel was sent to arrest Satyagrahies at the ongoing Jal Satyagraha at Malud village in the Khandwa district. When they arrived, more than 400 men and women descended into the water and walked deeper and deeper - forcing the police to return empty handed.
Fresh Jal Satyagraha in Nandana and Hanifabad Tola villages
Fresh Jal Satyagrah has begun in Nandana village in Khandwa district and Hanifabad Tola village in Harada district. Affected persons from nearby villages joined the jal satyagrah in large numbers by descending into the waters.
Satyagraha continues at Mel Pipaliya
The Jal Satyagraha at Mel Pipaliya village in Dewas District, which began on September 1, continues unabated. The 67 Satyagrahis who were arrested there earlier were released on Thursday. They rejoined the movement on Friday with twice the zeal.
Despite the release orders for Chittaroopa Palit and 6 others, the authorities have deliberately filed a case under article 188. They will now have to appear before the Chhanera Court on Saturday.
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