Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Dhar BJP Rift Deepens Over MLA’s Planned Hunger Strike
Kalu Singh Thakur is a lawmaker from Dharampuri in Madhya Pradesh.
He says problems in Dhamnod are not being addressed.
To press for action, he plans to begin an indefinite hunger strike on October 9.
He intends to hold it outside Savitri Thakur’s residence.
Reports said BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal sent him a notice asking him to explain himself.
The reported notice said his conduct raised concerns about party discipline.
But the BJP later said no such notice had been issued.
Previous disputes involving Thakur have also been mentioned again.
The party’s next response to his planned protest is not yet clear.
Dharampuri MLA Kalu Singh Thakur announced an indefinite hunger strike outside Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur’s residence from October 9.
Thakur says he is protesting alleged inaction on complaints about Dhamnod Municipal Council operations and development work.
A reported show-cause notice from BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal allegedly demanded an explanation within three days and cited party discipline.
The BJP later denied issuing the reported notice, leaving the party’s response unclear.
Earlier controversies involving Thakur have resurfaced, while Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar has criticised the government over the issue.
- Who
- Dharampuri MLA Kalu Singh Thakur; the BJP and its state president Hemant Khandelwal are also involved.
- What
- Thakur announced an indefinite hunger strike over Dhamnod issues; reports of a show-cause notice were later denied by the BJP.
- When
- The planned hunger strike is to begin October 9; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Outside Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur’s residence; the dispute concerns Dhamnod, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Thakur says complaints about the Dhamnod Municipal Council and development work have not led to action against the officials concerned.
Thakur’s position
BJP’s response
Reported show-cause notice
Thakur’s position
The report says Hemant Khandelwal issued Thakur a notice over his planned protest and asked for an explanation within three days.
BJP’s response
The BJP later denied that a show-cause notice had been issued.
Dhamnod complaints and protest
Thakur’s position
Thakur says complaints about municipal functioning and development work have not prompted action, and is seeking action through a hunger strike.
BJP’s response
The article does not provide a detailed BJP response to Thakur’s complaints or proposed strike.
- Protester
- Kalu Singh Thakur, Dharampuri MLA
- Planned start
- October 9; year not specified
- Protest
- Indefinite hunger strike
- Planned location
- Outside Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur’s residence
- Grievances
- Alleged inaction on Dhamnod Municipal Council functioning and development work
- Reported notice
- Allegedly sought an explanation within three days and cited party discipline
- BJP response
- The party later denied issuing the notice