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Indore Residents Protest Proposed Underground Metro Route
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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Residents of Tilak Nagar, Goyal Nagar and Journalist Colony staged a protest at Bangali Colony intersection on Sunday, demanding a change in the planned underground metro route.
The city of Indore is preparing to launch an underground metro system, with a proposed route that has sparked controversy among local residents. On Sunday, residents from Tilak Nagar, Goyal Nagar and Journalist Colony gathered at the Bangali Colony intersection to voice their concerns.
The protest saw a large turnout, with participants demanding that the authorities reconsider the route to avoid disrupting residential areas. Police were present to maintain order, and no major incidents were reported.
Local officials acknowledged the protest and said they would review the concerns raised by the community. The metro project is expected to enhance connectivity, but the residents emphasize the need for a route that minimizes impact on their neighborhoods.
The next steps involve consultations between the metro authority and the affected communities to find a mutually acceptable solution.
The protest saw a large turnout, with participants demanding that the authorities reconsider the route to avoid disrupting residential areas. Police were present to maintain order, and no major incidents were reported.
Local officials acknowledged the protest and said they would review the concerns raised by the community. The metro project is expected to enhance connectivity, but the residents emphasize the need for a route that minimizes impact on their neighborhoods.
The next steps involve consultations between the metro authority and the affected communities to find a mutually acceptable solution.