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Politics
Congress appoints Jeetu Patwari to lead Balaghat tribal campaign after child death controversy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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Following criticism over recent child deaths in Balaghat's tribal area, the Congress party held a large meeting and named Jeetu Patwari as the new campaign head, succeeding Abhijit Deepke.
The Congress party convened a sizable gathering in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, to address growing political tension surrounding recent child fatalities in the district's tribal belt. Delegates discussed the fallout and charted a way forward for the party's outreach in the region.
The deaths have sparked heated debate and criticism of the party's handling of tribal welfare, prompting calls for a refreshed leadership approach. Party officials described the atmosphere as charged, reflecting the community's anguish and demand for accountability.
In the meeting's resolution, the party announced that Jeetu Patwari will now head the tribal campaign in Balaghat, taking over from Abhijit Deepke, who stepped aside amid the controversy. Patwari, a local leader, is expected to steer the party's efforts to regain trust among tribal voters.
Congress officials said the change aims to reinforce the party's commitment to the region and to address the concerns raised by the recent tragedies, though no specific policy measures were detailed at the session.
The deaths have sparked heated debate and criticism of the party's handling of tribal welfare, prompting calls for a refreshed leadership approach. Party officials described the atmosphere as charged, reflecting the community's anguish and demand for accountability.
In the meeting's resolution, the party announced that Jeetu Patwari will now head the tribal campaign in Balaghat, taking over from Abhijit Deepke, who stepped aside amid the controversy. Patwari, a local leader, is expected to steer the party's efforts to regain trust among tribal voters.
Congress officials said the change aims to reinforce the party's commitment to the region and to address the concerns raised by the recent tragedies, though no specific policy measures were detailed at the session.