Residents of Makapur village in Lingasuguru taluk protested outside the Honur Gram Panchayat office, demanding the restoration of drinking water supply after 15 days without adequate water
Residents of Makapur village in Raichur district staged a protest outside the Honur Gram Panchayat office over a drinking water shortage that has continued for 15 days. They alleged that the water motor had not been repaired, leaving residents and livestock struggling for water. A separate protest over drinking water was also reported in Bidar district.
Raichur: Residents of Makapur village in Lingasuguru taluk of Raichur district protested outside the Honur Gram Panchayat office, demanding an immediate solution to the drinking water shortage that has continued for 15 days.
The villagers brought empty water bottles and containers to the Panchayat office to express their concerns. They alleged that the Gram Panchayat staff had not repaired the water motor despite the prolonged shortage, leaving residents struggling to obtain drinking water.
The protest also highlighted the difficulties faced by livestock amid the water shortage. Women joined the demonstration, holding empty containers and demanding that the authorities restore the water supply.
Drinking Water Shortage Triggers Protest in Makapur
Residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the Gram Panchayat over the delay in repairing the water motor. They demanded that officials take immediate steps to restore drinking water to the village.
The shortage has affected daily life in Makapur, with residents calling for action to address the problem.
Bidar Residents Too Protest Over Drinking Water Supply
A separate protest over drinking water was reported in Bidar district, where residents gathered outside a Gram Panchayat office with empty pots and demanded an adequate water supply.
During the protest, women questioned Panchayat officials over the lack of action on the water problem. They also submitted a petition to the TPA and ZP officials, seeking a permanent solution.
The protesters demanded the construction of a new borewell to ensure a reliable drinking water supply.
Following the demonstration, TPA Executive Officer Hanumantharaya visited the protesters and accepted their request. The women called off the protest after receiving an assurance that the drinking water problem would be resolved soon.
