Hasmukh Patel, then Officer on Special Duty to the Narmada Development Minister, had said that Medha Patkar's concern regarding fair and just rehabilitation was genuine.
Saxena drew attention of senior BJP & RSS leaders with counter movement against Narmada Bachao Andolan. He became 'close' to PM Modi during stint as Khadi & Village Industries Commission chairman.
Kachchh branch canal is soon to be completed and will bring Narmada waters to parched fields. But while it has ‘transformed’ many lives in Kachchh villages, dry patches remain.
Activist Medha Patkar was sent show-cause notice by Regional Passport Office, Mumbai, on 18 October, asking for explanation on pending criminal cases against her.
The Gujarat govt hasn’t done anything for a decade and a half, but keeps on blaming others. Also, it keeps diverting from agricultural and drinking water.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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