MP's Panna Cheeta Andolan Over Ken-Betwa Link Project Enters 37th Day, Hunger Strike Continues For 22 Days
Panna (Madhya Pradesh): The ‘Cheeta Andolan’, demanding fair compensation, rehabilitation and protection for families facing displacement due to major development projects, entered its 37th day on Sunday. Jai Kisan Sangathan leader Amit Bhatnagar continued his indefinite hunger strike for the 22nd consecutive day. The movement concerns families affected by the Ken-Betwa, Majhgayan and Runjh…
The 'Cheeta Andolan' in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district entered its 37th day on Sunday, with the hunger strike of Jai Kisan Sangathan leader Amit Bhatnagar continuing in its 22nd day. The protest focuses on families affected by large development projects, including the Ken-Betwa, Majhgayan, Runjh projects, and the Lalitpur-Singrauli railway line.
Bhatnagar's health concerns led to allegations that the administration had not conducted a medical examination despite his indefinite hunger strike. Tribal women joined a rally demanding justice, while accusing the government of breaking rehabilitation rules and demolishing houses before completing the process. The organization demanded an impartial investigation into police deployment and the use of machinery during demolitions, and transparency in compensation proposals.
They also questioned legal cases against protesters, alleging they were false, and warned the agitation would continue until demands were met.
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