Rajganj, 09th January: The Jalpaiguri District Land Loser Committee protested by blocking the road in Gajaldoba, today. Hundreds of people participated in the protest.
It was reported that the land was acquired for the government project in the year 1983-84. At the time of acquisition of the land, the affected people were promised government jobs, despite this, they have not been given any.
Therefore, the members of the Committee staged a protest, today. On behalf of the Committee, it has been alleged that instead of a job, only assurances have been provided by the leaders, ministers, and the administration. They further stated that they would continue the agitation until they get the job.