Opposition attacks govt in Lok Sabha over Land Acquisition Bill, dubs move 'pro-corporate'

New Delhi: Opposition in Lok Sabha on Monday tore into the controversial Land Acquisition Bill, saying its "draconian" and "anti-poor" provisions would have a deleterious effect on India's food security...

 
New Delhi: Opposition in Lok Sabha on Monday tore into the controversial Land Acquisition Bill, saying its "draconian" and "anti-poor" provisions would have a deleterious effect on India's food security.

The Opposition members, ranging from the Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC) to the Left, BJD and AIADMK, launched a tirade against the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Amendment) Bill 2015, which was moved for consideration and passing by Rural Development Minister Birender Singh.