Burhanpur Farmers' Unique 'Murga' Protest Over Pangri Dam Compensation

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News18•12-12-2025, 13:13
Burhanpur Farmers' Unique 'Murga' Protest Over Pangri Dam Compensation
- •Farmers in Burhanpur protested the Pangri Dam dispute by blackening their faces and sitting like "murga" (chicken) on the road.
- •The protest, led by Dr. Ravi Kumar Patel, highlighted inadequate compensation for land acquired for the dam project.
- •Farmers allege discrimination against tribal and rural farmers, lack of transparency, and an unresponsive administration.
- •The unique demonstration went viral on social media, drawing significant attention to the ongoing dispute.
- •Farmers warn of more intense protests if their demands for fair compensation and transparency are not met.
Why It Matters: Farmers' desperate protest highlights government's failure to compensate for land.
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