Bulldozer ran on the house of former minister Yogendra Sao, house razed to the ground amidst heavy security in Hazaribagh:

News India Live, Digital Desk: High-voltage drama was witnessed in Jordag village of Keredari block of Hazaribagh district on Thursday. District administration and NTPC officials demolished the house of former minister Yogendra Sao with the help of three Poklane machines in the presence of heavy police force. this action Chatti Bariatu Coal Mining Project Has been done for expansion.

1. Main cause of dispute (Land & Compensation Dispute)

According to the administration and NTPC, this action has been taken as per the rules:

acquisition: The land on which the house was built had already been acquired for coal mining.

Compensation: NTPC claims that compensation for the land had been decided. When Yogendra Saav refused to take it, Rs 1.97 crore The amount was deposited in the tribunal court.

Allegation of encroachment: The administration says that the mining work was being hampered and despite giving notices several times, the house was not vacated.

2. Opposition of Yogendra Saav and wife

Yogendra Sao and his wife (former MLA) before demolition Nirmala Devi) was sitting on strike outside his house for the last several days.

Demand: Their demand was that the land compensation should be increased as per the current rates and the displaced people should be properly rehabilitated.

Collision: In the last few days, there were several clashes between the administration and the supporters of the former minister, after which this action was taken on Thursday under heavy security cover.

3. Amba Prasad’s sharp reaction

Daughter of Yogendra Sao and former MLA of Barkagaon. Amba Prasad Has described this action as ‘unjust’ and ‘illegal’:

Court case: Amba Prasad claims that the matter was still sub-judice in the court, yet the administration demolished the house in a hurry.

legal action: She said on social media that she has full faith in the judiciary and will approach the court against this ‘atrocity’.

4. Political agitation

This action in Hazaribagh has heated up the politics of the state. Opposition parties are calling it ‘abuse of power’, while the administration is calling it a legal process to remove obstacles in development work.