Under the law, land used for multiple crops and that cultivated several times would not be acquired as it could negatively affect the country's food security, Jairam Ramesh said.
Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh (File Photo)
The Congress has accused the Union government of trying to weaken the Land Acquisition Act since Narendra Modi became prime minister in 2014. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said under the law, land used for multiple crops and that cultivated several times would not be acquired as it could negatively affect the country’s food security.