More roadblocks ahead for new Pune airport as villagers say won’t sell land

LAND OWNERS from seven villages in Purandar taluka – where land has been earmarked for a new greenfield airport – on Monday agreed to oppose land acquisition for the ambitious project. The meeting where the decision was taken was attended by Congress MLA Sanjay Jagtap who represents the constituency.

“Today’s meeting was attended by over 500 people, including elected representatives from all seven gram panchayats. Local MLA Sangram Jagtap also attended the meeting and offered his support to our fight. We are deciding on the future course of action which will include going to the court if the state government does not pay heed to our protests,” said Dipak Memane of Vimantal Virodhi Sangharsh Samiti.