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Odisha Congress seeks Rs 1 crore compensation for tribal man killed in Rourkela railway line protest

Bhakta Charan Das has demanded a compensation of Rs 1 crore from the state government for the family of a tribal man who died during a protest against the new rail line project of RSP. Das accused the BJP government of failing to resolve the issue and demanded immediate steps to dispose of the body in a dignified manner.

He also demanded a fair probe into the rail project violence and a job for a member of the family. Das alleged that the government was trying to facilitate the project to benefit a private company but urged the local tribal community’s demands to be considered before proceeding with the work. He directed Congress leaders.

Rourkela to visit the spot and submit a report The protest continued on Sunday The Odisha Congress has demanded a compensation of ₹1 crore and a government job for the family of a tribal man, Eto Ekka, who was killed during a protest against a railway line project in Rourkela. The protest, which turned violent, was against.

The construction of a railway line connecting Dumerta to the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a project that locals claim is proceeding without adequate consultation or compensation for affected communities Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das criticized the BJP-led state government for its.

Inaction and alleged that the administration is facilitating the project to benefit a work that had resumed despite private company, disregarding the concerns of the tribal population. He emphasized the need for immediate steps to provide dignified treatment to the deceased’s body and to address the grievances of the local.

The incident has intensified tensions in the Bandhamunda-Bisra area, where tribal condemned the OR BJP-led government, accusing it of siding residents have been opposing the project for months, demanding fair compensation for their land. The unrest escalated when villagers gathered at the construction site in Barkani and reportedly attempted to halt work that had resumed despite their.

Community continued protests. Sources said protester Eto Ekka (37) of Barkani was killed after an earthmover engaged in the project work allegedly hit him. A large For a visual report on the ongoing protests and demands, you can watch the following video:​ number of locals gathered at the spot and blamed the administration death.

The situation remains tense, with villagers refusing to hand over Ekka’s body for autopsy, demanding a written assurance from the government that their land will be returned. Efforts by the administration to engage in dialogue have been for the unsuccessful, as locals insist on concrete commitments before resuming Ekka.

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The incident has drawn attention to the broader issues of land acquisition and the discussions rights of tribal communities in Odisha. The Congress party’s demands highlight the need for transparent and fair processes in development projects, ensuring that the voices of affected communities are heard and respected.​

Following video The Odisha Congress has demanded ₹1 crore compensation and a government job for the family of Eto Ekka, a tribal man killed during a protest against a railway line project near Rourkela. The incident occurred in Barkani village, where locals have been opposing the construction of a railway line from Dumerta to the Rourkela Steel Plant, citing inadequate compensation and lack of consultation.

According to eyewitnesses, Ekka was allegedly hit by an earthmover during the protest. The situation quickly escalated, with villagers refusing to hand over his body for postmortem and demanding that the government return their land and halt the project Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das.

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