Archive · 31 May 2025
Marandi Demands Medical College Relocation Due to Land Concerns
Imagine the government wants to build a new hospital where farmers grow their food.
Some people, like the farmers and a leader named Babulal, are upset.
They say the land is good for growing food, and building the hospital there would take away the farmers' jobs.
They want the government to build the hospital somewhere else, on land that isn't used for farming.
They also point out that the government might not have followed the rules when they decided to take the land.
They feel that taking the land is against the rights of the farmers and that they should be consulted first.
BJP leader Babulal Marandi demands relocation of the Rims-2 project.
The proposed project site is on fertile agricultural land in Nagri.
Tribal farmers oppose the project, fearing loss of livelihood.
Marandi threatened protests if the government doesn't meet demands.
Marandi cited violations of tribal rights and land acquisition issues.
- Who
- BJP leader Babulal Marandi and tribal farmers are involved.
- What
- The relocation of the proposed medical college and hospital (Rims-2 project) in Nagri, Kanke block.
- When
- The demand was made on Saturday.
- Where
- Nagri, Kanke block, Ranchi.
- Why
- To prevent the construction of a medical college and hospital on fertile agricultural land and protect the livelihoods of tribal farmers.
BJP & Tribal Farmers
Government
Project Location
BJP & Tribal Farmers
Babulal Marandi and tribal farmers believe the project will take away farmers' livelihoods and is a violation of tribal rights.
Government
The government believes the new medical hospital is needed to ease patient load.
- Project Name
- Rims-2 (medical college and hospital)
- Location of Project
- Nagri, Kanke block
- Protesting Party
- Tribal farmers
- Key Demander
- Babulal Marandi (BJP leader)
- Reason for Protest
- Use of fertile agricultural land
- Concern
- Loss of livelihood for farmers