MP’s Dhar BJP Rift Ends As MLA Kalu Singh Thakur Calls Off Protest Against Savitri Thakur

The rift between Dharampuri BJP MLA Kalu Singh Thakur and the Union Minister of State, Savitri Thakur, came to an end in Bhopal after party leadership intervened. Kalu Singh had planned a protest at Savitri's residence on October 9th, accusing her of hindering development work. The conflict focused on the transfer of Dhamnod Municipality CMO Maya Mandalloi.

Initially, Savitri had written for the transfer's cancellation, but later changed her stance, stating it should not be cancelled. Maya Mandalloi took the matter to the High Court, resulting in a stay. The BJP leadership got involved, with state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal mediating. In the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Kalu Singh apologized and promised not to make similar statements in the media.

The Chief Minister asked the principal secretary to look into the CMO matter. Maya Mandalloi claimed she had obtained a High Court stay and denied any influence from political leaders. Kalu Singh was elected to the Dharampuri MLA seat in 2013 and won again in 2023. Meanwhile, farmers from Dahi, led by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, carried on their protest outside Narmada Development Division No 16 office in Kukshi.

They demanded compensation as per earlier assurances, but were dissatisfied with the current 85% compensation for towers and 15% for corridors. They also alleged that compensation for trees, wells, and houses was not being calculated according to prescribed guidelines. The farmers continued their agitation, claiming that their concerns were not being addressed at Dahi Mandi. The Bhagirathpura Tragedy and contaminated water issue in Indore's Palda were also reported.