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Farmers in Bihar are demanding the resumption of non-Majrua land registry, which has been banned for years while the government continues to collect rent on these lands.
In Bihar, an important meeting took place on Wednesday at Haha Bungalow in Badhiya, Lakhisarai. The meeting was held by the Agricultural Development Committee to discuss the urgent need to restart the registry for non-Majrua land. Masudan Singh led the meeting, with key members like convenor Sanjeev Kumar and Treasurer Ramnarayan Singh present.
The main issue discussed was the Bihar government’s ban on registering non-Majrua special land across the state. Farmers highlighted that the registry had been stopped in Patna since 2012 and in Lakhisarai since 2016, whereas previously, this process was quite normal. They noted the contradiction that while the government has halted land registration, it continues to collect rent from these lands.
Farmers expressed their frustration over this situation, demanding that if the government is collecting rent, they should also restart the land registry. Committee member Shyamandan Singh mentioned that this was their third meeting at Haha Bungalow. The next meeting is planned for September 14 at Sridhar Seva Ashram, where further actions will be decided.
During the meeting, it was agreed that if the government does not respond to their demands, they will take to the streets. They plan to organize demonstrations, road blockades, and a march to Patna. Sanjeev Kumar stated that the halt in land registry is causing significant hardship for local farmers and residents, and this unfair dual policy cannot be allowed to continue.
A clear warning was issued to the government leaders, stating that if the registry process does not resume soon, there will be consequences in the upcoming assembly elections. The farmers are determined to make their voices heard until their demands are met.
Summary:
- A meeting in Bihar addressed the need to resume non-Majrua land registry.
- The government has banned this registry while still collecting land rent.
- Farmers plan to escalate their protests if demands are ignored.
- The next meeting is on September 14 to decide further actions.
- Farmers warn that the government may face backlash in elections.
