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Bhubaneshwar SEZ Convention: Draft Declaration on SEZs and Displacement

Draft Declaration For Discussion During The Convention

MASS MOVEMENTS ACROSS INDIA DECIDE TO JOIN HANDS TO INTENSIFY STRUGGLE AGAINST DISPLACEMENT, LAND GRABBING, SEZs AND PRO-IMPERIALIST ECONOMIC POLICIES
[Declaration Adopted At The National Convention Against Displacement & SEZs Held At Bhubaneswar During June 26-27, 2007]

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Nandagudi prepares to resist SEZ decision

“The Chief Minister has been telling that he will resign if farmers commit suicide. But on the other hand, he himself is forcing us to commit suicide by approving a special economic zone in our land. We have been living here for generations. Where should we go?” asked Anjanappa, a farmer in Satyavara. Continue reading ‘Nandagudi prepares to resist SEZ decision’

Nandigram at Nandagudi?

SEZ: Protests warn of Nandigram at Nandagudi
Johnson T A, The Indian Express

Bangalore, June 18, 2007: A Karnataka government decision to convert a proposed township project at Nandagudi, located 55 km from Bangalore, into an SEZ has resulted in threats of Nandigram-like protests from farmer groups and the CPI(ML). Continue reading ‘Nandigram at Nandagudi?’

Nandagudi Ryots to resist SEZ

Another Nandigram in the making?

The nucleus of the issue in Nandagudi, is the real estate potential because of its proximity to the upcoming international airport in Devanahalli.

Nandagudi Ryots to resist SEZ
P M Raghunandan, Nandagudi, DH News Service
The nucleus of the issue in Nandagudi, is the real estate potential because of its proximity to the upcoming international airport in Devanahalli. Continue reading ‘Nandagudi Ryots to resist SEZ’

‘Don’t compare Nandagudi project with Nandigram’

The Financial Express

Bangalore, June 25, 2007 (PTI): Mounting a blistering attack on Congress leaders for hurling “baseless” charges against his government on the proposed Nandagudi SEZ, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday accused them of “misleading” the people over the matter. Continue reading ‘‘Don’t compare Nandagudi project with Nandigram’’

SEZ bitter-sweet blueprint

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury and Devadeep Purohit, The Telegraph

Kolkata, June 25, 2007: An all-party parliamentary panel has drawn up a series of recommendations on special economic zones, lining up a threat as well as an opportunity before the government. Continue reading ‘SEZ bitter-sweet blueprint’

Nandagudi SEZ put to 11 conditions

The Hindu

Bangalore, June 25, 2007: Responding to the criticisms on Sunday by Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council H.K. Patil on the proposed multi-product Special Economic Zone at Nandagudi Hobli in Hoskote taluk, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday categorically stated that the project was subjected to 11 conditions for granting approval. Continue reading ‘Nandagudi SEZ put to 11 conditions’