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Darjeeling MP raises concerns over tea garden land diversion

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has strongly opposed chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to allow 30 per cent of tea garden land to be diverted for non-tea purposes, calling it a “dangerous and dictatorial” policy that could displace indigenous communities.

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It has tarnished the Indian democracy. The BJP appoints likeminded people in the Election Commission. Is it not a farce?” Miss Banerjee asked here today, adding: “The early deployment of Central forces is another example.