Power Grid displaced families began indefinite hunger strike in Singrauli
Families displaced by the Power Grid project at Khamhariya village began an indefinite hunger strike at the company gate under the Samajwadi Party banner, demanding jobs, compensation and civic facilities.
Displaced people of the Power Grid company operating in Khamhariya village of the district began an indefinite hunger strike from Friday at the company gate, under the banner of the Samajwadi Party, over various demands. SP district vice-president Sudharman Singh Yadav said the displaced people had also submitted a memorandum on their problems to the District Collector and started the indefinite hunger strike after doing so.
Power Grid displaced people began indefinite hunger strike under Samajwadi Party banner
The displaced people demanded that unemployed displaced persons be given jobs, and that arrangements be made for medical care, a drinking water tank and children’s education. They also demanded compensation for Madhya Pradesh government land, payment of registry expenses, and development work under CSR funds. They wanted Ram Singh, son of Sumer Singh, to have his plot no. 615/2 re-measured. The displaced said their indefinite hunger strike would continue until their problems were resolved.
