Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Congress MLA demands probe into Sidhi ponds project
Congress MLA Ajay Singh from Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district has asked for a detailed investigation into the construction of 1,500 ponds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned these ponds as part of the 'Catch the Rain' campaign.
The MLA thinks the claim is not true and wants the government to share details like where the ponds are and how much they cost to build.
He believes there might be corruption involved if the ponds were not actually built.
The MLA wants the government to check and tell the public the truth.
Congress MLA Ajay Singh demands a high-level probe into the construction of 1,500 ponds in Sidhi district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the success of the 'Catch the Rain' campaign, claiming 1,500 ponds were built.
Singh termed the PM's claim as 'far-fetched' and demanded details of the ponds' locations and construction costs.
The MLA alleged potential corruption, suggesting payments may have been made without actual construction.
Singh wants the government to disclose details to verify the existence of the ponds.
- Who
- Congress MLA Ajay Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Demand for a probe into the construction of 1,500 ponds in Sidhi district
- When
- July 27, 2023
- Where
- Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To verify the existence and details of the ponds and to investigate potential corruption
Congress MLA Ajay Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Existence of Ponds
Congress MLA Ajay Singh
Claims the construction of 1,500 ponds in Sidhi district is far-fetched and demands proof.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Highlighted the success of the 'Catch the Rain' campaign, stating 1,500 ponds were constructed.
- MLA
- Ajay Singh
- District
- Sidhi
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Project
- Catch the Rain campaign
- Claimed Ponds
- 1,500
- Demand
- High-level probe and details of pond locations and costs