The amendment has run into trouble, with most parties, including allies of the ruling BJP, terming the decision to remove the clause that requires more-than-a-majority approval for land to be acquired for five sectors as 'anti-farmer'.
Addressing reporters on Sunday afternoon, Ahir stressed that Land Acquisition Bill is neither anti-farmer nor anti-poor as perceived by some of the political leaders, but is solely aimed at bringing about greater focus on agriculture and welfare of the farmers.