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Clash at Jamni Gram Sabha in Alirajpur over demand for development work accounts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 04:15 PM
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A dispute erupted at the Jamni gram sabha in Alirajpur district when villagers demanded an accounting of ongoing development projects, prompting police involvement.
The gram sabha of Jamni village in Alirajpur district turned contentious when residents raised questions about the progress and expenditure of local development schemes. Participants sought a detailed accounting of the works that have been undertaken under government programmes.
The demand for transparency sparked a heated exchange among the attendees, leading to a physical clash between a group of villagers and supporters of the local administration. The confrontation disrupted the proceedings of the meeting and created a volatile atmosphere.
Local police were called to the scene to restore order. Officers intervened, separating the parties involved and filing a report on the incident. The gram sabha was temporarily suspended while authorities assess the grievances and decide on further action.
The demand for transparency sparked a heated exchange among the attendees, leading to a physical clash between a group of villagers and supporters of the local administration. The confrontation disrupted the proceedings of the meeting and created a volatile atmosphere.
Local police were called to the scene to restore order. Officers intervened, separating the parties involved and filing a report on the incident. The gram sabha was temporarily suspended while authorities assess the grievances and decide on further action.