India, March 17 -- While work on the Purandar Airport has gained momentum, Purandar taluka MLA Vijay Shivtare of the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) has accused local Congress and Nationalist Congress Party/NCP (SP) leaders of being land broker agents. Shivtare has demanded that land acquisition be carried out through 'direct payment' method so that farmers get better rates for their lands.

"The only solution to expedite the proposed international airport project in Purandar taluka is land acquisition through 'voluntary purchase' and 'direct payment' on the lines of the Samruddhi Expressway. If land is acquired through voluntary purchase, affected farmers will receive fair compensation, ensuring that they do not suffer losses. This will also s...