Allegations of Neglect Against Sarpanches and Samiti Members at Chhatrapur Block Office; Public Representatives Approach Additional District Magistrate
Ganjam, 03/03/2025:
Allegations have surfaced that the Sarpanches, Samiti Members, and even the Chairperson of Chhatrapur Block in Ganjam district are being neglected. In response, on Monday, under the leadership of Chhatrapur Block Chairperson Kiran Kumari Das, several Sarpanches and Samiti Members met with the Additional District Magistrate and submitted a written complaint seeking justice.
According to the public representatives, political interference is leading to the arbitrary transfer of Junior Engineers and other officials working in the block. Despite Chhatrapur Block having earned national-level recognition and receiving an award of ₹2 crore from the Central Government, the representatives allege that no action has been taken to implement various development projects.
A month ago, a letter was submitted by the Block Chairperson to the BDO (Block Development Officer) urging speedy implementation of these projects. However, public representatives claim that no steps have been taken in this regard. They have submitted a petition seeking a resolution to the ongoing issues and warned that if the problems are not addressed, they will be compelled to seek legal recourse in the coming days.
