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Guwahati: The Guwahati High Court\u2019s recent criticism of the Assam government over the allocation of 3000 bighas (81 million sqft) of tribal land to the Adani Group\u2019s cement factory has exposed deep flaws in governance and transparency in BJP-ruled India as well as highlighting Modi-Adani nexus.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, the land in question, located near New Longku Kro village in Assam\u2019s Dima Hasao district, has been leased to the Adani Group-backed Mahabal Cement Pvt. Ltd for mining operations. The revelation came during hearings of two writ petitions in the High Court, sparking widespread outrage across Assam and turning into a heated political issue. The court questioned why the government gave such a massive land allocation to the firm and stressed that public interest matters.<\/p>\n
Observers say this decision exemplifies how political power is being leveraged to facilitate corporate expansion at the cost of public welfare. They stress that such crony capitalism not only raises ethical questions but also threatens India\u2019s democratic foundations by privileging industrial giants over ordinary citizens and smaller businesses.<\/p>\n
Environmentalists, local communities, and legal experts have voiced serious concerns, warning that the land allotment risks ecological balance, displaces vulnerable populations, and undermines fair competition principles. They argue that this episode reflects a troubling pattern in Modi-era economic policies, which disproportionately favor corporate conglomerates while sidelining inclusive and sustainable development.<\/p>\n
By censuring the Assam government, the Guwahati Court has sent a crucial message about the need for judicial oversight and accountability in public decision-making. It highlights the urgent necessity to rethink development projects that prioritize profit over people and the environment.<\/p>\n
Commentators conclude that the ruling is a wake-up call against unchecked collusion between political leadership and corporate interests, an alliance that endangers democratic norms, environmental sustainability, and public trust in governance, all of which are essential foundations for India\u2019s progress and social equity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Guwahati: The Guwahati High Court\u2019s recent criticism of the Assam government over the allocation of 3000 bighas (81 million sqft) of tribal land to the Adani Group\u2019s cement factory has exposed deep flaws in governance and transparency in BJP-ruled India as well as highlighting Modi-Adani nexus. According to Kashmir Media Service, the land in question, …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":181898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-181896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t