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Chhatarpur Protest Ends
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 10:02 AM
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The 16-day symbolic protest in Chhatarpur against the Ken-Betwa link project has been ended by the police and administration. The protest was being held on the Barana river.
The protest in Chhatarpur, which started 16 days ago, was a symbolic demonstration against the Ken-Betwa link project. On Sunday, the police and administration jointly took action to end the protest. The protesters were staging a symbolic 'chita' or funeral pyre on the Barana river. The exact reasons behind the police action are not clear, but it is known that the protest was peaceful. The Ken-Betwa link project has been a contentious issue in the region, with many locals opposing it due to environmental and social concerns.