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Palghar News: Boisar Erupts In Protest Against ₹19,000-Crore Murbe Port Project

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Boisar MIDC Becomes Flashpoint as Villagers Protest Murbe Port Project

Palghar, Maharashtra: Boisar MIDC turned into a flashpoint on Saturday as angry villagers from Murbe and nearby fishing hamlets gathered outside the Jindal company gates, demanding that the upcoming public hearing on the Murbe Port project be scrapped. Holding black flags, women, fishermen, and sarpanches raised thunderous slogans — “Ek do ek do, Jindal Bandar fek do” — before setting fire to the port’s concept drawings. Some protesters even created a rangoli from the ashes, calling it the “end of the port dream.”

Locals Slam EIA Report, Cite Environmental Violations

The project, slated to be executed by JSW Infrastructure, is facing mounting resistance from local communities. Villagers allege that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report—spanning over 1,300 pages—is riddled with loopholes. They argue that no proper studies regarding the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs), or other environmental safeguards were conducted. This lack of transparency has left them unable to raise informed objections during the upcoming public hearing.

Project Expansion Sparks Outrage

Originally designed for just three berths, the Murbe Port project has now expanded dramatically to 16 berths, with costs surging from ₹4,800 crore in October 2024 to nearly ₹19,000 crore. Locals allege that the government is misleading citizens to push through a project that would displace fishing communities and devastate the fragile coastline.

According to the proposed plans, 1,065 acres will be reclaimed, and a 10-kilometre breakwater wall will stretch from Morve to Satpati. “If seawalls stretch from Morve to Satpati, where will the water go? Into our villages!” shouted one protester.

Villagers Unite Under Virodhi Samiti Banner

The agitation is being led by the Murbe Jindal Bandar Virodhi Sangharsh Samiti, with president Monalisa Tare, secretary Pramod Arekar, treasurer Sachin Patil, and sarpanches from Murbe, Nandgaon, Kumbhavli, Alewadi, Nawapur, and Satpati at the forefront. Farmers, fishing society leaders, and several political representatives have joined the protest.

Villagers had earlier requested the district administration to postpone the public hearing, but receiving no response, the protests intensified. “We will not allow this port to come up. If the administration ignores us, our agitation will only get stronger,” warned the Samiti leaders.

Company and Government Assure Safeguards

Despite rising opposition, JSW Infrastructure and the Maharashtra Maritime Board maintain that environmental safeguards and social measures are integral parts of the project. The plan includes mangrove and coastal conservation efforts, a 123-hectare greenbelt, and dedicated provisions for traditional fishing activities.

The port is expected to generate approximately 2,000 construction jobs and 2,500 operational jobs, boosting trade across Palghar, Thane, Tarapur, and Vapi. A total of ₹50 crore has been earmarked for community benefits covering healthcare, education, infrastructure, skill development, environmental conservation, and sports facilities.

Public Hearing to Proceed Amid Heightened Tensions

The public hearing, scheduled for October 6, will take place amid heightened tensions. Locals have vowed to escalate protests if authorities continue to ignore the concerns of coastal residents. Environmental activists and the company representatives are expected to present their cases during the session.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/palghar-news-boisar-erupts-in-protest-against-19000-crore-murbe-port-project

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Thousands attend funerals of youths killed by Pakistani forces in PoJK

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He accused authorities of double standards, adding: “The Jammu Kashmir Joint People’s Action Committee’s march is peaceful, but Pakistani forces are committing atrocities on unarmed citizens and martyring them.”

The protests, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), centre on a 38-point charter of demands. These include political reforms, subsidised wheat flour, lower electricity tariffs, free education and healthcare, and an end to perks for government officials, ANI reported.

Public anger has also grown over the decision to abolish 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan. Muzaffarabad has become the epicentre of the agitation, which has spread to multiple districts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Shops, markets, and transport services have been shut down, bringing life to a standstill.

Despite an indefinite lockdown and internet blackout imposed by authorities, large protest caravans have pushed through blockades to join the movement, ANI reported.

Opposition leaders in Pakistan have amplified the unrest online. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Syeda Zahr posted: “A sea of people from Rawalakot has set out towards Muzaffarabad.” Chaudhry Muddasar Raza Machhiana, coordinator to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, praised the demonstrators: “Salam to the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) who know how to claim their rights.”

Neelum Valley Public Action Committee leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir accused the government of unleashing violence on its citizens. “This government has turned into a demon. They want to silence us by shutting down the media, deploying forces, and firing on us,” he said in a viral video.

Violent clashes over the past three days have already claimed more than half a dozen lives and left several seriously injured, sources said. In Dudyal, Mirpur, the Action Committee announced that the body of one protester would not be buried until the administration meets their demands.

Security forces have been deployed across PoJK to block protest marches and clear bridges and key routes. Despite the clampdown, the agitation shows no sign of slowing, with protesters vowing to continue until their demands are met.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/pojk-protests-intensify-as-thousands-attend-funerals-of-youths-killed-by-pakistani-forces-23596902

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Bihar Bandh: BJP, NDA Allies Stage Statewide Protest Against Remarks On PM Modi’s Mother

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**Bihar Observes Five-Hour Bandh Over Derogatory Remarks Against PM Modi’s Late Mother**

Gaya: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers led protests on Thursday in Bihar’s Gaya and Danapur as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) observed a five-hour bandh across the state. The bandh was called in response to derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother during a Mahagathbandhan event in Bihar.

BJP’s Bihar state president, Dilip Jaiswal, announced that the bandh would be observed from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. However, essential services, including emergency facilities and rail operations, remained unaffected during the shutdown. The BJP Mahila Morcha also played a significant role in leading the protests.

The state-wide bandh was organized as a protest against the objectionable comments made by Congress workers against Prime Minister Modi and his mother last week in Darbhanga during the Voter Adhikar Yatra.

Commenting on the matter, Janata Dal (United) leader Umesh Kushwaha stated, “During the opposition’s rally in Darbhanga, abusive words were used against Prime Minister Modi and his mother. This is wrong, both morally and politically.” He added, “Using such language is highly inappropriate, and so far, the Mahagathbandhan leaders have not apologised. This shows how arrogant they are. They have insulted our mothers and sisters, and now we will retaliate. Therefore, the NDA has called for a Bihar bandh, and the women’s wing will hold protests across Bihar.”

Earlier, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took to social media platform X to condemn the use of abusive language but also took a dig at the Prime Minister. He said, “A mother is a mother. The word ‘mother’ brings so much peace the moment it comes to the tongue. Even for the speechless, a mother exists. No one should ever use abusive words against anyone’s mother, sister, or daughter. Every human being, living creature, animal, and bird in this world is born of a mother.”

Tejashwi further alleged, “If Prime Minister Modi campaigns for and appeals to elect Prajwal Revanna, who rapes women and girls, then that is Modi’s masterstroke. If Modi calls someone’s mother a 50-crore girlfriend, then wow Modi ji, wow! If Modi refers to the wife of a brave former Prime Minister who sacrificed for the country and the mother of the Leader of the Opposition as a widow and a Jersey cow, then shameless people will say that Modi gave a brilliant speech.”

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the abusive remarks directed at his late mother during a public address on Tuesday. He said the comments were an insult to all mothers, sisters, and daughters in India.

“Mother is our world. Mother is our self-respect. I had not even imagined what happened a few days ago in this tradition-rich Bihar. My mother was abused from the stage of RJD-Congress in Bihar… These abuses are not just an insult to my mother. These are insults to the mothers, sisters and daughters of the country,” he remarked.

PM Modi added, “My mother, who has nothing to do with politics, who is no more, was abused from the stage of the RJD, Congress. Sisters and mothers, I can see your faces; I can only imagine the pain you must have felt. I can see tears in the eyes of some mothers. This is very sad, painful.”

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bihar-bandh-bjp-nda-allies-stage-statewide-protest-against-remarks-on-pm-modis-mother

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Bodies of three transgender women left on roadside in Pakistan spark demands for justice

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Bodies of Three Transgender Women Found on Roadside in Pakistan Spark Demands for Justice

The discovery of the bodies of three transgender women on a roadside in Pakistan has ignited calls for justice from the community and human rights advocates. This tragic incident occurred just two days after another transgender woman was wounded in a knife attack, highlighting ongoing violence against transgender individuals in the region.

Members of the transgender community gathered to mourn the loss of their three fellow members, who, according to eyewitnesses, were killed by unidentified gunmen. In a peaceful protest held in Karachi on September 24, 2025, they comforted each other while condemning the attacks and demanding justice.

Photo credit: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868698

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Lucknow: Farmers Protest On Bullock Carts Against LDA Over Land, Compensation Issues

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**Farmers Stage Massive Protest in Lucknow Over Unfulfilled Compensation and Rehabilitation Promises**

*Lucknow:* Farmers under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rashtrawadi) staged a massive protest in Lucknow on Tuesday. Arriving on bullock carts and carrying sticks, they marched from Kaiserbagh to the District Magistrate’s office to voice their grievances.

The protesters accused the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) of seizing a cremation ground and failing to deliver the compensation and rehabilitation benefits promised during land acquisition. The farmers explained that their land in Ujariyaon, acquired under the Gomti Nagar scheme in 1984, was compensated at a rate of just 84 paise per square foot. This amount was later revised by the court to ₹4.60 per square foot.

Despite a 2016 court order directing full payments, the farmers allege that the LDA has not disbursed the complete compensation, citing a lack of funds. Ashok Yadav, president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rashtrawadi), highlighted that along with monetary compensation, promises were made for jobs, housing, farmer centers, and village development — none of which have been fulfilled.

“Women of farmer families are now forced to work as domestic help to survive,” Yadav stated, underlining the dire situation faced by the community.

The protesters further alleged that of the three cremation sites originally available, only one remains, with the other two taken over by the LDA. Participating women activists emphasized, “We have written proof of the promises made, but no authority listens to us.” They added that years of appeals to both the LDA and district officials have gone unanswered.

Declaring that the farmers are caught in a struggle between the state government and the LDA, the protest leaders warned of an indefinite agitation if their 13-point demand charter is not addressed promptly.

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rashtrawadi) continues to urge authorities to fulfill their commitments and provide justice to the affected farmers.
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