Several hundred thousand families, being displaced due to construction of large dams over the river Narmada, have launched a struggle against the submergence of their homes, farms and rights.
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Medha's letter becomes a PIL
Update -- Aug 6: A letter was written by Medha Patkar to the Chief Justice (CJ) of M.P. from
Indore Jail regarding atrocities against the agitation, impinging upon
right to peaceful protests, using unjustifiable police force and
suppressing lawful demand for land based rehabilitation. This was admitted by the CJ as Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and the same will
be heard on August 8th. The State Government of M.P. has been asked to
respond by that date. Medha Patkar will plead the case of NBA before
the CJ of M.P.
Main Demand of Satyagraha: A torch rally (see picture) was held in Badwani on Aug 5 as the Satyagraha continued. Adivasis (tribals/indigenous people) already affected at 122 meters height of Sardar Sarovar dam should be immediately given land-based rehabilitation. More than 2 lakh people still remain in the dam's submergence area. Background, list of demands and time-line.
Update -- Aug 6: A letter was written by Medha Patkar to the Chief Justice (CJ) of M.P. from
Indore Jail regarding atrocities against the agitation, impinging upon
right to peaceful protests, using unjustifiable police force and
suppressing lawful demand for land based rehabilitation. This was admitted by the CJ as Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and the same will
be heard on August 8th. The State Government of M.P. has been asked to
respond by that date. Medha Patkar will plead the case of NBA before
the CJ of M.P.
