Archive · 25 Jun 2025
East Burdwan Residents Protest Water Shortage Crisis
Villagers in East Burdwan are very upset because they don't have enough water to drink.
In one area, people blocked a road to show how serious the problem is.
They said that they have not had water for three months because the water trucks stopped coming and the taps don't work.
In another area, even though people have water pipes in their houses, no water comes out.
Officials are aware of the problem and are working to fix it, but the villagers are still suffering.
Residents in East Burdwan protested due to a severe drinking water shortage.
In Alipur, a blockade of the old GT Road was staged by residents.
Residents of Alipur have faced a drinking water shortage for about three months.
In Swarajpur, residents protested about non-functional water connections.
Officials from the panchayat and PHE department acknowledged the crisis.
- Who
- Residents of Alipur, Swarajpur, and surrounding areas.
- What
- Protests were held due to a drinking water shortage.
- When
- Protests were staged yesterday.
- Where
- East Burdwan, specifically in Alipur and Swarajpur.
- Why
- Due to a severe drinking water shortage, with non-functional tap water and tubewells.
- Location of Protests
- Alipur, Swarajpur (East Burdwan)
- Reason for Protest
- Drinking water shortage
- Alipur Water Shortage Duration
- About three months
- Alipur Protest Action
- Blocked old GT Road
- Swarajpur Issue
- Water connections in place, but no water supply.