West Bengal to Transfer Land for Border Fencing Within 45 Days, Says Minister
West Bengal committed to handover land to BSF within 45 days for border fencing: Minister
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West Bengal's Food and Supply Minister Ashok Kirtania announced that the state will hand over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) within 45 days for border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. While most land acquisition in North 24 Parganas district is progressing well, resistance has been noted in the Basirhat area, where some residents refuse to relocate.
- 01The West Bengal government plans to transfer approximately 600 acres of land to the BSF for border fencing.
- 02The state shares a total of 2,217 km of border with Bangladesh, with 1,648 km already fenced.
- 03Resistance from residents in Basirhat is causing delays, with some families rejecting rehabilitation offers.
- 04The district magistrate has been instructed to resolve the land acquisition issues within a week.
- 05The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, aims to expedite the fencing process, criticizing the previous administration for delays.
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West Bengal's Food and Supply Minister Ashok Kirtania confirmed the state's commitment to transferring land to the Border Security Force (BSF) within 45 days for the construction of a border fence along the India-Bangladesh border. This decision follows a cabinet meeting of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, which authorized the transfer of around 600 acres of land. Kirtania noted that while land acquisition in most parts of North 24 Parganas district is proceeding smoothly, there are challenges in the Basirhat area, where some residents are resisting relocation and rehabilitation efforts. The minister has directed the district magistrate to resolve these issues within a week to ensure the project stays on track. Currently, West Bengal shares approximately 2,217 km of border with Bangladesh, with 1,648 km already fenced, leaving 569 km uncovered, of which 456 km is feasible for fencing. The BJP has criticized the previous Trinamool Congress government for delays in land acquisition, a claim the TMC has denied.
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The decision to expedite land transfer for border fencing is expected to enhance security measures along the India-Bangladesh border, which may affect local residents in the Basirhat area.
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