Rich Amethi farmers, who gave up land to Samrat Bicycles in 1984, now face destitution: Plot was later 'auctioned' to Rajiv Gandhi trust

Amethi farmer Yogendra, 65, had surrendered 100 bighas of land in 1984. The Uttar Pradesh government had paid him Rs 5,000 per bigha as compensation and provided him a job in the manufacturing unit of Samrat Bicylces private Limited. Two years later, the factory ceased operations, and salaries were stopped. Since then, he has been living in penury.

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