Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project
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Farmers and tribal villagers in central India held symbolic 'water funerals' to oppose a large river-linking project they claim endangers their homes, land, and livelihoods. The protest highlights local resistance to government water management schemes.
Farmers and tribal villagers in central India staged symbolic “water funerals” to protest a major river-linking project they say threatens their homes, land and livelihoods.
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