Archive · 30 Aug 2026
MP BJP Criticises Congress Opposition to Ken-Betwa Project
The Madhya Pradesh BJP held a two-day meeting in Orchha.
The meeting discussed ways to develop the Bundelkhand region.
BJP leaders said the Ken-Betwa project could bring water for farms and homes.
They also said it could help produce electricity and create jobs.
The party criticised Congress for opposing the project.
Congress’s own reasons for opposing it were not included in the report.
The meeting also discussed farmers, young people, tribal communities, women and industries.
The BJP said 2026 would be the Year of Farmer Welfare in Madhya Pradesh.
It also announced a month-long programme to highlight Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service.
The Madhya Pradesh BJP passed a resolution criticising Congress opposition to the Ken-Betwa river-linking project.
BJP general secretary Rahul Kothari said the project would support irrigation, domestic water supply, electricity generation and employment in Bundelkhand.
The two-day state executive committee meeting is being held in Orchha after 14 years.
The resolution also addressed tribal communities, youths, farmers, women, industries and employment generation.
The BJP announced a Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17 and cited increased agricultural spending and irrigation targets.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh BJP, including state general secretary Rahul Kothari, and the Congress were central to the discussion.
- What
- The BJP state executive committee passed a political resolution criticising Congress opposition to the Ken-Betwa river-linking project and discussed regional development.
- When
- The two-day meeting began on Sunday, August 30; the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is scheduled for September 17 to October 17.
- Where
- Orchha, Madhya Pradesh; the discussion concerned the Bundelkhand region.
- Why
- The BJP said the Ken-Betwa project would improve irrigation, domestic water supply, agriculture, electricity generation, employment and prosperity in Bundelkhand.
BJP Position
Congress Position as Described by BJP
Ken-Betwa project
BJP Position
The BJP said the project would become Bundelkhand’s lifeline by providing water for irrigation and domestic use, supporting agriculture and electricity generation, and creating employment.
Congress Position as Described by BJP
The BJP said Congress opposes the project and characterised that opposition as anti-development; the report does not provide Congress’s explanation.
Bundelkhand development
BJP Position
The BJP said development of Bundelkhand is a top priority and rejected the idea that a separate-state demand should arise.
Congress Position as Described by BJP
The report mentions a demand for a separate Bundelkhand state but does not provide a separate-state advocate’s response.
- Meeting
- Two-day Madhya Pradesh BJP state executive committee meeting
- Location
- Orchha
- Project
- Ken-Betwa river-linking project
- Bundelkhand districts
- Chhatarpur, Sagar, Panna, Tikamgarh, Damoh and Datia
- Farmer welfare allocation
- Rs 1.15 lakh crore for agriculture in 2026
- Farmers receiving support
- Around Rs 1 lakh crore provided to 84 lakh farmers through two schemes
- Irrigation target
- 100 lakh hectares by 2028-29