MP’s Nalkheda Shuts Down Over Devotees’ Safety After 8 Die In Maa Baglamukhi Temple Road Accident
Nalkheda (Madhya Pradesh): Protests over devotees' safety and arrangements around Maa Baglamukhi Temple continued on Sunday following the deaths of eight devotees in an accident on the temple road on Sept 19. A citywide shutdown called over the incident and other demands had a wide impact, with most markets and establishments remaining closed. Traders, social organisations and residents…
Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh: Demonstrations demanding temple devotees' safety persisted in Nalkheda on Sunday in the aftermath of eight devotees losing their lives in a road accident near the Maa Baglamukhi Temple on September 19. The nationwide shutdown in protest against the incident had a significant impact, with most shops and businesses remaining shut.
Traders, social organizations, and residents actively took part in the shutdown. Collector and Superintendent of Police Dilip Kumar Soni held talks with 11 representatives from the temple complex, who raised concerns about devotees' safety, the state of the temple road, traffic control, and security at areas prone to waterlogging and fast-flowing water.
The administration granted seven days to address the demands and promised to form a committee to tackle the issues. Protesters vowed to continue their peaceful agitation throughout the week, monitoring the administration's response. They also demanded an investigation into the accident, assigning blame, and implementing permanent safety measures around the temple and along flood-prone routes.
In a separate development, Indore's Chief Minister Chouhan criticized the Congress party for neglecting tribal icons like Tantya Bhil and instead highlighting members of the Nehru-Gandhi family.
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