The Odisha Nari Samaj (ONS), a confederation of 54 block level indigenous women’s organisations in the State, on Thursday took out a rally here opposing the Ordinance on land acquisition and demanded immediate scrapping of the same.
“The amendments in the land Acquisition Act will affect poorest of the poor and all the indigenous people in the whole country while it will be beneficial for the rich people,” said Samaj spokesperson Karmi Beshra.Beshra added that the Union Government’s promises and Ache Din slogan seem to help the rich rather benefitting poor farmers.One Hemal of the Samaj coming from Mayurbhanj district stated that the tribals and dalit people will not give an inch of their land to anyone even if compensation.Besides, the women body urged the Chief Minister to ensure land security for all tribals.The women’s body also called upon all civil society groups and public representatives to oppose the move.