Union Rural Development Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday hit out at the “microscopic minority” of Opposition leaders for stalling the Government’s efforts to build consensus on bringing changes in the key farmer-friendly land Acquisition Act passed during the UPA’s period. The consensus is yet to be built due to the “contradictory views” within political parties which are wanting changes in the legislation.
“The issue is the microscopic minority leaders sitting in Delhi. Their practical chief ministers are saying something. They are giving in writing (the need for bringing changes in the Act). These people (microscopic minority leaders) are saying something else. I am confused,” Gadkari said reacting to questions on the status of the Government’s efforts to bring changes in the land Acquisition Act.