MP’s Dhar BJP Rift Deepens Over Kalu Singh Thakur’s Hunger Strike, Party Denies Show-Cause Notice

Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a deepening rift within the BJP over the hunger strike called by MLA Kalu Singh Thakur. The politician announced his indefinite fast outside Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur's residence on October 9, demanding action to address issues plaguing Dhamnod. Initially, the BJP stated that they had issued a show-cause notice to Thakur, seeking an explanation within three days. However, the party later denied having issued such a notice.

Kalu Singh has accused the administration of failing to take action against officials involved in the mismanagement of Dhamnod Municipal Council and the lack of progress on development works. He launched the protest, hoping to force the authorities to address his concerns.

This is not the first time the MLA has been embroiled in controversy within the party. He previously faced criticism for fielding a relative as an independent candidate against a party nominee in the Mandu Nagar Panchayat elections. Additionally, he visited a Congress office, was involved in a dispute with former district BJP president Rajiv Yadav, and was accused of stone-pelting on party leaders' vehicles during organizational elections.

Opposition leader Umang Singhar has also criticized the government over the issue, highlighting the ongoing conflicts within the BJP. As the controversy escalates, the focus is now on Thakur's planned hunger strike on October 9 and the BJP's response to the reported show-cause notice.