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Madhya Pradesh MLA blocks ore trucks with personal car over muddy Sarmanas road
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:18 PM
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An MLA in Sarmanas, Madhya Pradesh, halted ore‑carrying trucks by parking his own vehicle on a muddy road, demanding immediate repair.
An elected member of the Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly drove his own car onto a muddy stretch of road in Sarmanas and positioned it to stop a line of ore‑laden trucks.
The MLA said the blockade was intended to draw attention to the deteriorated condition of the road, which he described as unsafe for heavy vehicles.
By using his personal vehicle, he aimed to create a visible, immediate disruption that would compel local authorities to address the repair urgently.
The action has prompted discussion among local residents and transport operators about the use of direct protest to accelerate infrastructure work.
The MLA said the blockade was intended to draw attention to the deteriorated condition of the road, which he described as unsafe for heavy vehicles.
By using his personal vehicle, he aimed to create a visible, immediate disruption that would compel local authorities to address the repair urgently.
The action has prompted discussion among local residents and transport operators about the use of direct protest to accelerate infrastructure work.