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MP Congress Leader Criticises Govt After 12 Killed in Siveni-Katni Fires
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:45 PM
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In the wake of a deadly fire that claimed 12 lives in Siveni and Katni, MP Congress president Jeetu Patwari has accused the state government of inadequate fire‑fighting resources and called for urgent reforms.
The conflagration that swept through the towns of Siveni and Katni on Thursday resulted in 12 fatalities, according to local authorities.\n\nCongress president Jeetu Patwari, a prominent political figure in Madhya Pradesh, condemned the state government for its perceived lack of preparedness. He highlighted shortages in fire‑trucks and essential firefighting equipment.\n\nPatwari urged the administration to overhaul the existing fire‑fighting infrastructure and ensure that adequate resources are available across the state.\n\nThe incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of emergency services readiness in rural districts of Madhya Pradesh.\n\nOfficials have yet to release a detailed investigation report on the cause of the blaze.