Narmada Samachar: 8 October 2001

Headlines

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Victory at Mumbai

Press Releases

Update of Mumbai action between September 11th - 27th ;

MEDHA, SEETARAMBHAI, HIMMAT, ASHISH, GULABBHAI END FAST ON 11TH DAY;
Maharashtra govt. Agrees for verification of resettlement claims with NBA
participation; Adopts 'no resettlement-no increase in dam height' position ;

NBA Press Release - September 27

Maharashtra Govt. accepts slips; Talks of verification of oustees, linkage
with construction of dam; NBA needs more explanation, decision on 27th ;

NBA Press Release - September 26

Maharashtra Govt. adamant on not conceding land rights to tribals
Ninth day of indefinite fast: Activists weak but resolute:
Delegation refuses to leave Secretariat ;

NBA Press Release - September 25

There are some other press releases not included here that document the progress of the fast and the insensitivity of the Maharashtra Government with regards to the rights of the adivasis. You can read these press releases by visiting the Press Releases page.