The farmers asserted their point with powerful banners reading, ‘Rodrigues Hatao, Kisan Bachao’ and ‘Stop forcible acquisition’ among others. The farmers also demanded for the revival of the post of Chief Administrator and the abolition of the UT Administrator.

President of Pind Bachao Committee, Angrez Singh, said: “The Administration and politicians have not treated the villagers fairly. While incentives are being offered to migrants who have illegally set up their hutments, the villagers are being mistreated.” He added, “The prices given by the Administration for acquiring the land is a pittance.”

“The lal dora needs to be extended. This has not been modified over the years even though the population has increased,” said the sarpanch of Kaimbwala Madan Lal.