Savita Rath from Jan Chetna in Raigarh is telling us several stories of villagers whose land has been illegally taken away by Jindal company for mining and other purposes. She talks to an adivasi farmer who says that he won a case against Jindal but the court order has not been respected and neither any compensation has been given to him. She narrates details of more cases where land has been taken by the company disregarding all laws and orders. For more Savita Ji can be reached at 07869234650

Savita Rath from Raigarh is helping us listen to Social activist Ramesh Agrawal who is being welcomed back after his release from jail at Gare village in Raigarh district. As you know Ramesh Agrawal was arrested on defamation complaint of Jindals. In the speech Mr Agrawal says Govt is now givinng Rs 6 lakh per acre as if they are doing any favor to us. The minerals below our land is worth crores. He says looking at our future generations we should not come into this trap. Savita can be reached at 07869234650

Savita Rath from Raigarh is telling us about Supreme Court granting bail to social activist Ramesh Agrawal. As you know Ramesh Agrawal was arrested on 28th May on a defamation case by an employee of Jindal steel during environmental hearing of a proposed power plant. Lower courts had earlier rejected bail application of Mr Agrawal. Another activist arrested in the same case Dr Harihar Patel was granted bail by local court. She thanks all for help. Savita can be reached at 07869234650

Savita Rath is talking to us live from a meeting in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh where people have gathered to protest arrest of social activists. She helps us listen to Dr Harihar Patel who has just come out of jail after getting arrested on a defamatory case by a Jindal employee during a public hearing. Other activist Ramesh Agrwal is still in jail. In his speech Dr Patel says they are not frightened to go to jail to save their land. They are even happy to sacrifice their lives. For more Savita Ji can be reached at 07869234650

Savita Rath from Raigarh Chhattisgarh is informing that in a meeting in Raigarh yesterday many organisations have given support to proposed rally demanding release of social activists Ramesh Agrawal and Dr Harihar Patel. She says the rally will also demand the stoppage of all land acquisition in the state and unconditional release of all other jailed social activists in the state. For more on the rally on 13th July please contact Savita Ji at 07869234650