Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Chouhan Condemns Demolition of Tribal Homes in His Constituency
Tribal families in Kosmi village had their homes demolished, crops damaged and a well filled with soil, according to Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Officials reportedly said the action involved alleged encroachment.
Chouhan said he had previously told officials not to demolish the homes.
He objected to the action and said the families would receive temporary shelter and food.
He also promised that new homes would be built.
Congress leader Umang Singhar said the families were caught up in a dispute within the ruling BJP.
That claim was an allegation by Singhar.
Chouhan said officials responsible for leaving poor families homeless would not be spared.
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused officials of demolishing tribal homes, destroying crops and filling a well with soil in Kosmi village.
The action was carried out on Sunday over alleged encroachment, despite Chouhan's earlier instructions not to demolish the families' homes, his office said.
Chouhan objected to the action with Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal and said he would raise it with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
He said new homes would be built and temporary accommodation and food provided until permanent arrangements were made.
Congress leader Umang Singhar alleged the families were suffering because of friction within the BJP government.
- Who
- Tribal families in Kosmi village; Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused the forest department and other officials of carrying out the demolition.
- What
- Homes were demolished, crops destroyed and a well filled with soil, according to Chouhan's office.
- When
- Sunday; the report is datelined October 11.
- Where
- Kosmi village in the Budhni assembly constituency, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The action was reportedly over alleged encroachment.
Chouhan and his office
Congress opposition allegation
Responsibility and political friction
Chouhan and his office
Chouhan criticized the officials involved, said the action had proceeded despite his earlier instructions, and promised support for affected families.
Congress opposition allegation
Umang Singhar alleged that infighting within the BJP government was behind the action and that tribal families were bearing its consequences.
Reason for the action
Chouhan and his office
Chouhan questioned the administration's conduct and highlighted the damage to homes, crops and livelihoods.
Congress opposition allegation
Singhar said the affected families belonged to the Barela tribal community and questioned why poor families should suffer amid alleged political friction.
- Village
- Kosmi
- District
- Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
- Reported action
- Demolition of homes, destruction of crops and filling of a well with soil
- Stated basis for action
- Alleged encroachment
- Chouhan's response
- He objected to the action and said he would raise it with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
- Support promised
- Temporary accommodation and food, followed by new homes
- Congress response
- Umang Singhar alleged that friction within the BJP government was harming tribal families.