The Narmada Bachao Andolan was criticised on which of the following grounds?

A- Obstructing the process of development.

B- Denying access to water to many

C- Misleading the villagers

D- Denying access to economic development to many.

A, B and D

At the same time, the point about right to rehabilitation ha been now recognised by th government and the judiciary. A comprehensive National Rehabilitation Policy formed by the government in 2003 can be seen as an achievement of the movements like the NBA. However, its demand to stop the construction of the dam was severely criticised by many as obstructing the process of development, denying access to water and to economic development for many. The Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam while also instructing to ensure proper rehabilitation.