Farmers' stir: Maya changes land acquisition policy

Lucknow : India | Jun 02, 2011 at 6:39 AM PDT

Source: Time of India

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Facing widespread criticism over blatant acquisition of agriculture land across the state at throwaway prices and handing it over to private builders at high rate, UP chief minister Mayawati on Thursday announced a new land policy after holding meeting with farmer representatives. FULL ARTICLE AT Time of India

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