‘No Water, No Vote’ Protest Erupts in Adityapur Ward No. 20

Adityapur Municipal Corporation Faces Criticism as Citizens Demand Adequate Water Supply

Frustrated by the persistent water crisis, residents of Municipal Corporation Ward No. 20 Kali Mandir Bazaar took to the streets on Saturday, marching with banners and placards to demand immediate action from the authorities.

ADITYAPUR – As the scorching heat intensifies with temperatures soaring to 45 degrees, the patience of the residents of Municipal Corporation Ward No. 20 Kali Mandir Bazaar has reached its breaking point, prompting them to stage a protest against the acute water shortage plaguing the area.

Chanting slogans of "no water, no vote," the protestors expressed their dissatisfaction with the inadequate water supply, highlighting the indifference of political parties and government officials who seem preoccupied with the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

The Adityapur Municipal Corporation area has been grappling with water scarcity, with nearly every ward affected by the crisis.

Although the Municipal Corporation claims to be providing water through tankers, the residents argue that the supply remains insufficient to meet their daily needs.

The plummeting water levels due to the extreme heat have exacerbated the situation, causing government borings to dry up and rendering the household tap scheme ineffective.

Residents are questioning how public representatives will approach them for votes in light of their failure to address the water crisis.

The Raghuvar Das government had previously given the green light for water supply in the Adityapur Municipal Corporation area, but despite the passage of five years and the expiration of the stipulated time limit, not a single ward has received the promised water supply.

The Adityapur Municipal Corporation area falls under the Singhbhum parliamentary constituency, where Geeta Koda, formerly a Congress MP, is now contesting on a BJP ticket, while Joba Majhi represents the India Grand Alliance.

As the election fever grips the region, the residents’ anger and frustration over the unresolved water crisis remain palpable, casting a shadow over the political landscape.