CPI (M) allegedly imposing fines on those wishing to return

The CPI (M) is allegedly levying fines on Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee supporters to allow them to return to harvest their crops.

The CPI (M), after its “recapture” of Nandigram, is allegedly levying fines on Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee supporters to allow them to return to harvest their crops.

“The CPI (M) is imposing fines of thousands of rupees depending on our land holding to allow us to return home,” said Ranjit Dasadhikary, a Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee supporter (name changed) at a relief camp in Nandigram.

“Our crops are ready to be harvested. If we don’t return home, the CPI (M) will harvest our crops and also not allow us to return,” Dasadhikary said.

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Voicing the same fear, Sanat Maity (name changed) of Garchakraberia said, “In that case they will also take over our houses. There is no question of refusal. In that case our houses will be set on fire.

“The CPI (M) is also forcing our supporters to take part in their processions to show that all is well,” he said.

Trinamool Congress MLA, Subhendu Adhikary said BUPC supporters are being asked to pay thousands of rupees in fines.

“This is true that those BUPC supporters trying to return home are being threatened and asked to pay thousands of rupees in fines. They are also being asked to join CPI (M) processions and being told to march in front to prove that they have returned to the Marxist’s fold,” he said.

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