In Talgadia, Bokaro, a meeting took place between JKLM workers and villagers at the Nayawan Panchayat Bhawan. This meeting in the Chandankiyari block was important for discussing local concerns. JKLM leader and Dumri MLA Jayram Mahato was a key person at the meeting.
The main decision was that GAIL India will not receive land unless local people are employed and receive compensation. This agreement aims to protect the interests of the villagers. It ensures they benefit from any development in their area.
Jayram Mahato promised the villagers that they would not be treated unfairly. He said he would bring the issue of local villagers to the Assembly, which is the state’s law-making body. He believes GAIL India, ONGC, and Jindal Steel should hire local people first. Only then should any work be permitted to start in the area.
The meeting focused on worries about land being taken and job opportunities for the people living there. Villagers shared their fears about being forced to move and losing their ability to earn a living because of the GAIL India project. Mahato listened carefully to their concerns and pledged to fight for their rights. He promised to ensure they receive fair payment for their land and get job opportunities.
This meeting shows the ongoing conflict between development projects and the rights of local communities. With Mahato raising this issue in the Assembly, action is likely to be taken soon. This situation highlights the importance of balancing progress with the well-being of the people who live in the affected areas.