Farmers Protest Shirtless Against Reliance Data Center Land Acquisition in Vizianagaram
The Hindu · india
Farmers in Vizianagaram district are protesting land acquisition for a Reliance Data Center, which requires approximately 850 acres in Bhogapuram mandal. Protesters have been standing shirtless before the mandal parishad officer for days. The government currently holds 50 acres and needs to acquire an additional 800. Some farmers have already approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court. They boycotted a meeting with the Mandal Development Officer, highlighting concerns over assigned lands that cannot be sold to private parties. Officials stated the acquisition follows regulations and expressed hope for rapid development.