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Majhgawan Dam Protest Hits Day 20: Families Demand Fair Compensation Amidst Leader's Arrest
- •Families affected by the Majhgawan dam in Panna district continue their protest for the 20th day, demanding fair compensation and rehabilitation.
- •The protest, part of the Ken-Betwa river link project, alleges irregularities in compensation and rehabilitation processes.
- •Activist Amit Bhatnagar, leader of Jai Kisan Sangathan, was arrested but continues an indefinite hunger strike from jail.
- •Police raided the protest site, detaining several, including woman leader Divya Ahirwar, but villagers vow to continue the struggle.
- •Local administration claims the agitation is
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The protesting families are demanding fair compensation, a transparent land survey, and dignified rehabilitation under the Ken-Betwa river link project. They have accused authorities of denying compensation to eligible families and committing irregularities in the rehabilitation process.
The agitation is being led by activist Amit Bhatnagar under the banner of Jai Kisan Sangathan. Bhatnagar was arrested on September 30, but he stated from jail that his indefinite hunger strike is continuing.
Ajaygarh Sub Divisional Magistrate Alok Marko claimed that the agitation was almost over and alleged that Congress workers visited the site to instigate people. Meanwhile, police previously raided the protest site on September 29 and detained several demonstrators, including a woman leader named Divya Ahirwar.
