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Madhya Pradesh Minister Shivraj Chauhan Slams Govt Over Tribal Home Demolition in Budhni
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:15 AM
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Central minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan publicly condemned the Madhya Pradesh government's demolition of tribal houses and destruction of crops in Kosmi village, Budhni, Sehore district.
Authorities in Sehore district carried out demolition of houses belonging to tribal families in Kosmi village, Budhni, and also destroyed standing crops.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan reacted sharply, stating that the action runs counter to the government's pledge to protect tribal communities.
Chauhan directed his criticism at the state administration responsible for the operation, urging that proper rehabilitation and compensation be provided to the affected families.
The episode has sparked debate over the implementation of tribal welfare policies in Madhya Pradesh, with local representatives calling for a review of the procedures that led to the demolition.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan reacted sharply, stating that the action runs counter to the government's pledge to protect tribal communities.
Chauhan directed his criticism at the state administration responsible for the operation, urging that proper rehabilitation and compensation be provided to the affected families.
The episode has sparked debate over the implementation of tribal welfare policies in Madhya Pradesh, with local representatives calling for a review of the procedures that led to the demolition.