Farmers oppose acquisition of land for Amaravati capital project

Farmers in Undavalli and Penumaka villages in Andhra Pradesh are standing firm against the state government's plans to acquire their land for the Amaravati capital city project. They're rejecting both voluntary land pooling and compulsory land acquisition schemes, citing concerns over compensation and future livelihoods. This resistance could potentially delay or alter the ambitious development plan, highlighting a clash between urban growth and rural interests, and raising questions about the equitable distribution of benefits from large-scale infrastructure projects.