India: Locals protest alleged land grab for Adani Group coal-fired power plant in Assam
"Tensions flare in Kokrajhar as locals protests land allotment for Adani thermal power project", 13 June 2025
The protesters alleged that the BTR government had decided to allot 3,400 bighas of land for the project without consulting them.
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In a dramatic and tense confrontation, hundreds of locals in Parbatjhora’s Bashbari area of Kokrajhar district staged a strong protest against the proposed Adani thermal power project..The protesters alleged that the BTR government had decided to allot 3,400 bighas of land for the project without consulting them. They claimed that this move would not only threaten their livelihoods but also violate their constitutional rights..
..It may be mentioned here that this is not the first time the locals have protested against the project. For the past three months, they have been staging demonstrations and rallies, demanding that their rights be respected. The protesters are determined to protect their land and livelihoods, and they will not accept any decision that threatens their existence..