Archive · 15 Aug 2026
BJP MLA Stages Dharna in MP's Rewa Demanding Collector Visit
A person who helps make rules for the people in one area is called an MLA.
One MLA, Divyaraj Singh, was not happy because people were telling him that their problems were not being fixed.
He and some supporters sat down together in front of an office in a town called Jawa to protest, which is called a dharna.
They wanted the top local official, called the Collector, to come and see the problems himself.
The MLA said that a few other officials were not doing their jobs well and should be replaced.
He also asked the administration to fix four important issues for the people.
The Collector, Narendra Suryavanshi, heard about the protest and came to talk to the MLA that same night.
The MLA again told the Collector that he should visit the area in person.
This kind of protest is a peaceful way for leaders to ask officials to listen to people.
The story shows how people can ask their leaders to take their problems seriously.
BJP MLA Divyaraj Singh from the Sirmaur Assembly constituency staged a dharna at the Jawa Janpad office in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday evening.
The protest came after his Tiranga Yatra visit, during which he received complaints from local residents about the local administration.
The MLA demanded that Collector Narendra Suryavanshi personally visit Jawa and assess the ground situation.
He sought action on four key issues and called for the replacement of the SDM and CEO, alleging they were not taking public grievances seriously.
Later that night, Collector Narendra Suryavanshi reached the protest site and held discussions with the MLA, who reiterated his demand for a personal visit.
- Who
- Divyaraj Singh, the BJP MLA from the Sirmaur Assembly constituency, and Collector Narendra Suryavanshi.
- What
- The MLA staged a dharna at the Jawa Janpad office demanding the Collector's personal visit, action on four key issues, and the replacement of the SDM and CEO.
- When
- Friday evening.
- Where
- Jawa Janpad office (CFTI building) in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Dissatisfaction with the local administration and alleged delays in resolving public grievances.
- Protest Leader
- Divyaraj Singh, BJP MLA from Sirmaur
- Protest Location
- Jawa Janpad office / CFTI building, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
- Timing
- Friday evening, during the Tiranga Yatra period
- Main Demand
- Collector Narendra Suryavanshi to personally visit Jawa and assess the ground situation
- Officials Whose Replacement Was Sought
- SDM and CEO (Janpad)
- Key Issues Raised
- Four key issues on which the MLA sought administration action
- Outcome
- Collector reached the protest site at night and held discussions with the MLA