In areas where the Government proposed land acquisition for SEZ, almost 65 per cent of the population is Muslim, largely a middle peasantry and sharecroppers. They are most dependent on land for their livelihood. In the core area of proposed SEZ, a large number of Muslims owned small shops and engaged in tailoring and Zari work. Muslims make up a significant section of the villages in Nandigram’s Block 1 – the core of the agitation – which includes Muhammadpur, Kendamarichar, Jalpai, Samsabad, Daudpur, Kalicharanpur, Garchakrebaria and Satengabad. Local people find no difference between BJP and the so-called progressive Marxists.
MUSLIMS MOST AFFECTED IN NANDIGRAM
The Nandigram violence is the worst example of brutality and barbarism by the CPI(M)-led government in West Bengal. A majority of those targeted by the CPI(M) cadres are Muslims.

The Nandigram violence is the worst example of brutality and barbarism by the CPI(M)-led government in West Bengal. A majority of those targeted by the CPI(M) cadres are Muslims.
According to a report, local administration officials admit that at least 65% of those huddled in the largest relief camp at the Brojomohan Tiari Institute, are Muslims. So is the victim of the first gang rape case officially registered and eight of those who have been killed so far.