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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chauhan protests demolition of tribal homes, crop loss in Kosmi, Budni
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 08:31 PM
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Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan voiced strong displeasure after tribal families in Kosmi, Budni reported their homes razed and standing crops destroyed, prompting a call to the state’s chief secretary.
In the village of Kosmi, located in the Budni tehsil of Madhya Pradesh, several tribal households reported that their homes were forcibly demolished and that crops ready for harvest were destroyed. The incident, which has sparked local outrage, was brought to the attention of state officials after villagers documented the damage.
Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan responded to the reports by expressing his anger and disappointment. He directly contacted the chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh, conveying his concerns and demanding immediate action to investigate the demolition and protect the affected families.
The minister’s intervention underscores the sensitivity of tribal land rights and agricultural livelihoods in the region. State authorities have been asked to launch a probe, ensure compensation for the loss of property and crops, and prevent any recurrence of such incidents.
Local administration officials have pledged cooperation with the minister’s office and indicated that a detailed report will be submitted within the next few days. The situation remains under close monitoring as stakeholders await concrete remedial measures.
Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan responded to the reports by expressing his anger and disappointment. He directly contacted the chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh, conveying his concerns and demanding immediate action to investigate the demolition and protect the affected families.
The minister’s intervention underscores the sensitivity of tribal land rights and agricultural livelihoods in the region. State authorities have been asked to launch a probe, ensure compensation for the loss of property and crops, and prevent any recurrence of such incidents.
Local administration officials have pledged cooperation with the minister’s office and indicated that a detailed report will be submitted within the next few days. The situation remains under close monitoring as stakeholders await concrete remedial measures.