West Bengal Accelerates Land Acquisition for India-Bangladesh Border Fence
The government of West Bengal, led by newly elected Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has expedited the land acquisition process for constructing a fence along the India-Bangladesh border.
State Minister Ashok Kirtania assured that all necessary land will be transferred to the Border Security Force (BSF) within the next 45 days, bringing the long-awaited project closer to completion.
Progress in North 24 Parganas District
- Land acquisition has been proceeding smoothly in North 24 Parganas district, with minimal resistance reported.
- However, Basirhat has witnessed some opposition, with residents refusing to vacate their properties or accept rehabilitation efforts.
- District authorities are engaging in discussions to resolve these issues promptly.
Implementation Details
- The BJP government has earmarked approximately 600 acres for the project.
- The opposition claims this addresses long-standing delays in the fencing process, a contentious issue with the previous Trinamool Congress government.
- The goal is to complete the fencing on 569 uncovered kilometers of the border.
Key Points:
- Newly elected Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's government has fast-tracked land acquisition for the India-Bangladesh border fence.
- State Minister Ashok Kirtania has pledged to transfer land to the BSF within 45 days.
- Resistance in Basirhat and other districts is being addressed through negotiations with local authorities.