Madhya Pradesh Patwaris Continue Protest Despite Legal Protection Under SVAMITVA Scheme, Demand Withdrawal Of Termination And Suspension Orders

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Patwaris in Madhya Pradesh remain uncertain about returning to work under the SVAMITVA scheme, as the state government has yet to revoke termination and suspension orders against several of their probationary colleagues. Despite assurances from the government to address their demands, the patwaris have chosen to continue their protest until the orders are formally withdrawn.

On Sunday, the patwaris stated that the government issued an order providing legal protection under the SVAMITVA scheme, but termination and suspension orders still stand for some probationary colleagues. Patwari Association general secretary Dharmendra Sharma announced that the agitation would persist until the orders are withdrawn, adding that if the government delayed issuing the withdrawal orders until late at night, the agitation might be called off.

Earlier on Friday, the protesting patwaris met with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and held discussions, claiming that the government had accepted their demand for legal protection under the SVAMITVA scheme and declared the termination and suspension orders null and void. The patwaris remain firm in their demand that they would resume work only when the government withdraws the termination and suspension orders issued against many of their colleagues.