Novopavlovka Residents Protest Road Construction, Cite Irregular Land Measurement

The situation in Novopavlovka regarding the construction of a new road is escalating, with residents expressing outrage over the perceived disregard for their property rights. Local authorities, according to the landowners, have resorted to crude methods of land measurement, using paces instead of proper tools, and have failed to present any official documentation for the land seizure. This lack of transparency and due process has left the villagers feeling disrespected and exploited.

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Well, we don't need them either, what will we plant on the remaining 10 meters?

The proposed road, intended to connect to the new Osh market and bus station, cuts through land legally owned by residents since 2008, originally distributed as shares from collective farms. Many of these plots have already been sown with crops, and the owners are concerned about the loss of their investment and livelihood. The administration's offer of land swaps instead of financial compensation, without specifying the replacement locations, has done little to appease their concerns.

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So, they don't need the other parts of the fields either. Well, we don't need them either, what will we plant on the remaining 10 meters?

From the perspective of Novopavlovka's residents, this is not just a land dispute; it's a fight for their rights and dignity. They question why authorities are proceeding with construction without first resolving the legal and bureaucratic issues. The community is calling for adherence to the law, demanding that all necessary documents be presented and fair compensation be provided before any further action is taken on their land. This incident highlights a broader concern about how local development projects are implemented and the potential for vulnerable communities to be overlooked in the pursuit of progress.

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Isn't it possible to first bring all bureaucratic legal issues in order, and then take away the plots from their owners?