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Anna Hazare accuses PM Modi of misleading farmers over Land Acquisition Bill

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 23 2015 | 9:22 AM IST

Social activist Anna Hazare has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly misleading farmers on Land Acquisition Bill.

The Anti-corruption crusader took on the Prime Minister for his remarks on the bill, saying that the latter was looking at the world through coloured glasses.

Speaking to farmers on sixth edition of the radio programme 'Mann ki baat' earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the amendments in the Land Acquisition Bill were made for welfare of people and villages.

"We felt that there was a need to bring some amendments in the law, we only wish for welfare of people and villages. If states have objection to amendments in Land Acquisition Bill, they can continue with the old law," Prime Minister Modi said in ' Mann ki baat '.

"I assure all my farmer brothers that I will alert all state governments as well as all departments in the Central Government over the issues that you have raised.....I have said in Parliament, that if someone still feels some changes are required, we are willing to take up suggestions. We are emphasizing on health of mother land as well, which is why we've started soil health card scheme. I assure you that I will not break your trust," he added.

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First Published: Mar 23 2015 | 9:06 AM IST

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