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Question
Many people in Jatrya’s village did not agree to move away from their land and forest. Why? They had to leave even though they didn’t want to. Why?
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Solution
The land and forest were associated with fond memories of many generations of people. Their forefathers had been living on the land for a long period.
They were forced to leave the place by government officials and the police. Moreover, they were also promised to be sent to a better place. They were promised that the new place would have better facilities in terms of electricity and water.
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