5th Day of Protests Against Mzangay Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh

Farmers and tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh have maintained a stand‑still protest for five days against the Mzangay irrigation project, demanding compensation and the addition of eligible beneficiaries to the official list. The demonstrators, who have set up a blockade near the dam, are refusing to move until their demands are met. The protest intensified after the death of an elderly woman, which has further inflamed local anger. Authorities have yet to respond with a concrete plan to address the protesters’ concerns. The incident highlights ongoing disputes over land and water rights in the region.