Land Grabs to UAE Trade Deal: Congress Levels Serious Charges Against Modi Govt
Modi Government Accused of Facilitating Land Grabs
In a scathing attack on the Modi government, the Congress party has alleged that the government has facilitated land grabs by private companies in the name of a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Congress has accused the government of "blatantly disregarding" the rights of farmers and tribals by allowing private companies to acquire land without their consent.
Allegations of Corruption and Cronyism
The Congress has also alleged that the government has colluded with private companies to benefit from the land deals.
Congress Demands Joint Parliamentary Committee Probe
The Congress has demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the allegations.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the government must answer to the people for its "illegal and unethical" actions.
BJP Rejects Allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rejected the Congress allegations, calling them "baseless and politically motivated.
The BJP has said that the government has followed all legal procedures in the land deals.
Congress Vows to Continue Protests
The Congress has vowed to continue its protests against the government until the allegations are investigated.
The party has said that it will not allow the government to "loot" the people of their land.