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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?
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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