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Adivasi Villagers in Madhya Pradesh Stage 'Fansi Satyagraha' Over Ken-Betwa River Link Project

Name: They allege inadequate compensation, improper rehabilitation, and corruption in the project.
Uploaded: 2026-07-14T11:36:08+00:00
Description: Adivasi villagers in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, have held an 11-day protest alleging that their land was acquired for a water transfer project without fair compensation.

By Spot OnPublished 15 July 2026

Adivasi villagers in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, have held an 11-day protest alleging that their land was acquired for a water transfer project without fair compensation.

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Adivasi villagers in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, have staged an 11-day protest termed "Fansi Satyagraha" against the acquisition of their land. The protestors have declared they are prepared to die rather than leave their territory.

According to the demonstrators, their land was taken without fair compensation for a project designed to transfer water between two river basins. Visuals in the report link the demonstrations to the Ken-Betwa river linking project, a national initiative aimed at connecting the two rivers.

This is not the first demonstration staged by the local communities against the development. They have previously organized both "Chita" and "Jal" Satyagrahas. Eleven days after starting their latest protest, the villagers state they are still waiting for answers from the authorities.

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These Adivasis are ready to die but won't leave their land. Adivasi villagers in MP's Chhatarpur have staged an 11-day 'Fansi Satyagraha'. They say their land was taken without fair compensation. This project aims to transfer water between two river basins. This isn't their first protest. They've already held 'Chita' and 'Jal' Satyagraha. Eleven days later, they say they're still waiting for answers. Can development be called progress if people lose their land and dignity?