{
  "id": 11519856,
  "title": "MP’s Dhar Villagers Demand Paved Road To Historic Bagh Caves As Muddy Route Hinders Access",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/mps-dhar-villagers-demand-paved-road-to-historic-bagh-caves-as-muddy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mps-dhar-villagers-demand-paved-road-to-historic-bagh-caves-as-muddy-route-hinders-access"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents of villages near the iconic Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh have been demanding the construction of a paved road and better infrastructure, citing the adverse impact of poor connectivity on their daily lives and access to the heritage site. The villagers highlighted that there is no proper paved road connecting Bagheshwari Temple to the Buddhist caves and surrounding settlements. During the monsoon season, the route turns muddy and develops potholes, making travel challenging. They also expressed concerns over inadequate access to healthcare facilities, clean drinking water, and electricity. The villagers noted that ambulances frequently struggle to reach some areas due to the poor road conditions, often requiring patients to be carried to the main road during emergencies. Tourists, researchers, and devotees visiting the Bagh Caves and nearby religious sites also face difficulties due to the deteriorated approach road.\n\nDespite repeated appeals to the local administration for road development, the issue remains unresolved, according to the villagers and local representatives. Former sarpanch Sardar Singh Katare had previously raised the matter through letters and meetings with senior officials and public representatives. The villagers have implored the district administration and the state government to initiate road construction from Bagheshwari Temple towards the Buddhist caves as soon as possible.",
  "summary": "Bagh (Madhya Pradesh): Villagers living near the historic Bagh Caves have demanded construction of a paved road and improvement in basic amenities, saying poor connectivity continues to affect daily life and access to the heritage site. Residents said there is no proper paved road from Bagheshwari Temple towards the Buddhist caves and nearby settlements. During the rainy season, the route becomes…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}