In this exclusive ground report by Bharti News in collaboration with Molitics, journalist Raghav Trivedi uncovers the harsh reality behind Adani’s land acquisition in Bihar. Over 1,020 acres of land have been handed over to Adani at just ₹1 per acre, but what is happening in villages like Harinkol tells a different story altogether. Villagers allege that they are being intimidated, pressured, and cheated into selling their land at throwaway prices. There is no uniform compensation—some are forced to sell at one rate, while others are given completely different amounts. The people who depend on their land for survival are being silenced, and even when farmers try to raise their voice, they are arrested within their own villages during online interactions with the Prime Minister. What’s worse, the project is being built on land where thousands of fruit-bearing and timber trees—mango, sheesham, and more—are standing tall, providing both income and livelihood to families. Yet the government labels this fertile land as “barren” and clears the way for mass deforestation in the name of development. The “Plant a Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign looks like nothing more than a PR stunt when compared to the destruction planned here. This report is not just about one village—it raises bigger questions: Is Bihar paying the price for the friendship between Adani and Modi? Is environmental protection only for social media campaigns? And most importantly, will the voices of farmers and villagers ever be heard?