Farmers block road in Hingoli over Shaktipeeth Expressway land deal
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Hingoli, Maharashtra, farmers blocked the road leading to Martyrs Memorial Park on Marathwada Liberation Day to protest the state government’s land acquisition for the Shaktipeeth Expressway. The protest disrupted the convoy of the Hingoli Guardian Minister, Narhari Zirwal, who was attending a flag‑hoisting ceremony. The blockade highlights local opposition to the project and the broader debate over land use and compensation. QUOTE: "The protest was held near Martyrs Memorial Park, where Hingoli Guardian Minister Narhari Zirwal was scheduled to attend a flag‑hoisting ceremony marking Marathwada Liberation Day." — Mid-Day
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Free Press Journal, Mid-Day
Sources
- Farmers Stage Half-Naked Protest Outside Indore Development Authority Office — Free Press Journal (center)
- Shaktipeeth Expressway: Farmers block road in Hingoli over land acquisition — Mid-Day (center)