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Jharkhand Party Calls for Minister’s Resign Over Death of 30 Tribal Children in Balaghat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 06:48 PM
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The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has accused the BJP government of negligence after 30 tribal children died in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, demanding the responsible minister’s resignation and a compensation of ₹2.5 million per family.
Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh witnessed a tragic loss of 30 tribal children, prompting widespread concern across the state. The deaths, reported by local authorities, have intensified scrutiny of the region’s health and safety infrastructure.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has publicly blamed the ruling BJP government for negligence, asserting that systemic failures contributed to the fatalities. In a formal statement, the party demanded the immediate resignation of the minister overseeing the affected department.
Alongside the resignation call, JMM has sought monetary compensation of ₹2.5 million for each bereaved family, arguing that the amount is necessary to alleviate the economic shock caused by the loss.
As of now, the state government has not issued an official response to the party’s demands, and investigations into the exact cause of the children’s deaths remain ongoing.
The incident has reignited debates on tribal welfare and the adequacy of emergency services in remote parts of Madhya Pradesh.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has publicly blamed the ruling BJP government for negligence, asserting that systemic failures contributed to the fatalities. In a formal statement, the party demanded the immediate resignation of the minister overseeing the affected department.
Alongside the resignation call, JMM has sought monetary compensation of ₹2.5 million for each bereaved family, arguing that the amount is necessary to alleviate the economic shock caused by the loss.
As of now, the state government has not issued an official response to the party’s demands, and investigations into the exact cause of the children’s deaths remain ongoing.
The incident has reignited debates on tribal welfare and the adequacy of emergency services in remote parts of Madhya Pradesh.