Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi has again taken up the cause of farmers by writing to the Khordha Collector seeking immediate demarcation of the disputed land near Deras. Sarangi has also sought immediate removal of the encroachment and clearance of blockage of water flow to the land of farmers.
“I hope that immediate action will be taken for clearance of canal blockage as well as demarcation of around 150 acres of fenced land by the encroacher,” Sarangi’s letter to Khordha Collector read.
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The Bhubaneswar MP has also written to the Chief Engineer, Department of Irrigation. In the letter, Sarangi wrote that Deras MIP irrigation canal has been blocked. Out of the 1850 mts of the canal, more than 1707 mts have been cleared. However, more than 100 mts is yet to be cleared. Besides, there is some technical problem in Deras MIP distribution system due to which water flow in the cleared canal is not adequate, the letter read.
“In the presence of farmers, it was decided that digging of a small portion of canal would be done on September 26, 2023. Besides the technical problem resolution in Deras MIP will be done by September 30,”wrote Sarangi while demanding to resolve the two issues in view of the interest of the poor farmers.
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The IAS-turned-politician also took to her X handle to highlight the alleged inaction of the administration in demarcating the land.
"On 21st August we first went to Deras. Till date-more than a month gone- State Govt NOT done the Demarcation of 150 Acres. Till date-100 mts Canal still NOT cleared. Wrote again. Is this conscious DESIGN to protect the MIGHTY? Poor Farmers & ordinary people like us are WAITING," she wrote.