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Nashik: Farmers Suspend Ring Road Land Acquisition Protest For Five Days After Collector Office Meeting

18 May 2026

The administration gave an assurance that no government officials would visit for land surveys during this process, and that no form of interference would occur until the process is completed. It was further stated that any prior complaints regarding sites where surveys have already been conducted should be submitted to the District Collector
Nashik: Farmers Suspend Ring Road Land Acquisition Protest For Five Days After Collector Office Meeting

Nashik Farmers Suspend Protest After Meeting with Administration

Following a three-hour meeting at the Collector's office in Nashik, farmers have decided to suspend their protest for the next five days. The decision came after a constructive meeting where the administration addressed the farmers' grievances and demands.

Background of the Protest

  • Concerns regarding land acquisition methods for Outer and Inner Ring Road projects led to widespread discontent among farmers.
  • A meeting was held on Sunday (March 17) at Vilholi, where strong criticism was directed at Kumbh Mela Minister Girish Mahajan and District Collector Ayush Prasad.

Key Decisions Made During the Meeting

  • Administrators directed farmers to submit their grievances and demands in writing.
  • One representative from each village will engage in discussions with the administration.
  • Government officials will not visit for land surveys during this process, and no interference will occur until the process is completed.
  • Any prior complaints regarding sites where surveys have already been conducted should be submitted to the District Collector.

Farmers' Key Demands

  • Planning for the Ring Road project should be executed in accordance with DP-RP norms, avoiding any forceful land acquisition.
  • The District Collector should be replaced.
  • The Minister in charge of the Kumbh Mela should refrain from interfering in the district administration's affairs.
  • Affected farmers must be provided with either alternative arrangements or adequate compensation.

Reactions and Next Steps

Following the meeting, the farmers stated, "Since the administration has adopted a constructive stance, we have decided to suspend our agitation for a period of five days. However, if our demands are not met, we will resume our agitation with even greater intensity."

Attendees at the Meeting

  • Karan Gaikwad (Founder, Chhava Krantiveer Sena)
  • Farmer leader Sahebrao Datir
  • Adv. Kailas Khandbahale
  • Haribhau Bodke (Shiv Sena Farmers' Cell)
  • Raju Desale State Secretary CPI

Next Five Days Crucial for Administration

Resentment among farmers regarding the methods of land acquisition under the guise of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela has intensified, putting significant pressure on the administration. All eyes are now fixed on the stance the administration will adopt over the course of the next five days.