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Press Release: padayatra Inauguration

Padyatra against corporate invasion of Orissa’s coast Photo Credit : Venkatesh.L Dhinkia: Hundreds of farmers, fisherfolk, agricultural workers and the women of villagers affected by the corporate invasion of coastal Orissa kicked off a historic seven day long protest padayatra today from Dhinkia, 68 kms from the state capital Bhubaneshwar. “This is a warning to the Orissa government and corporations not to underestimate our resolve to resist any attempt to grab... Read More

PARADEEP TO PURI: THE PADAYATRA AGAINST PREDATORY CORPORATIONS

AN APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY Orissa, the ancient land of Kalinga, has been under attack in recent years in a way not seen since over two thousand years ago when King Ashoka’s army laid waste to the region. This time the marauders are large corporations, both domestic and foreign, preying upon the province’s vast natural resources, among them  – iron ore, bauxite, plentiful water, fertile agricultural lands and marine wealth. The net impact of this capitalist assault,... Read More