Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Police Clear Protest Site
In Madhya Pradesh, police cleared a protest site where Adivasi villagers and activist Amit Bhatnagar were protesting against land acquisition for development projects.
The protesters, who had been on a hunger strike and built funeral pyres to symbolize the 'death' of their villages, were taken away by the police.
They allege manipulation of records, fraudulent compensation claims, and violation of their constitutional rights.
The government maintains that due process has been followed.
The protest is part of a broader movement against the Ken-Betwa Link Project and other development projects in the region.
Police cleared a protest site in Madhya Pradesh, taking away protesters including activist Amit Bhatnagar on a hunger strike.
Protesters allege manipulation of Gram Sabha records, fraudulent compensation claims, and diversion of funds.
The government maintains that due process has been followed in implementing the projects.
Protesters demand compensation before eviction, rehabilitation for displaced families, and an independent inquiry into land acquisition irregularities.
The protest is part of a broader movement against the Ken-Betwa Link Project and other development projects in the region.
- Who
- Adivasi villagers and social activist Amit Bhatnagar
- What
- Protest against land acquisition and development projects
- When
- Protest resumed in early July, cleared by police on Sunday
- Where
- Kupi village, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Protesters allege displacement, inadequate rehabilitation, and irregularities in land acquisition and compensation
Protesters
Government
Land Acquisition and Compensation
Protesters
Protesters allege manipulation of Gram Sabha records, fraudulent compensation claims, and diversion of funds, demanding an independent inquiry.
Government
The administration maintains that due process has been followed and rejects allegations of wrongdoing.
Development vs. Rights
Protesters
Protesters argue that development should not come at the expense of constitutional safeguards, demanding fair compensation and rehabilitation.
Government
The government views the Ken-Betwa Link Project as a transformative intervention for the drought-prone Bundelkhand region.
- Protest Duration
- Over two weeks
- Protest Location
- Kupi village, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Protest Leaders
- Amit Bhatnagar and Jai Kisan Sangathan
- Project Cost
- Rs 45,000 crore
- Project Beneficiaries
- Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
- Alleged Diversion of Funds
- Over Rs 400 crore