Sagar Watch News/Patron of the Democratic Samajwadi Party Raghu Thakur stated that the provisions of the 123rd Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament are undemocratic and will establish a dictatorship of a single ruling party in the country. However, this bill has been sent to the Parliamentary Committee after being introduced in the Parliament.
Sagar Watch News/Patron of the Democratic Samajwadi Party Raghu Thakur stated that the provisions of the 123rd Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament are undemocratic and will establish a dictatorship of a single ruling party in the country. However, this bill has been sent to the Parliamentary Committee after being introduced in the Parliament.
Sagar Watch News /Deori – The 194th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Veerangana Rani Avantibai was celebrated in Deori, Sagar district, with calls to inspire daughters to follow her ideals of courage and determination.
Addressing the event, Madhya Pradesh Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that Rani Avantibai, who sacrificed her life at just 28 while fighting the British, remains a symbol of bravery.
He urged families to raise daughters as hardworking and fearless as the freedom fighter, adding that today’s changed circumstances demand girls be empowered with good values and quality education.
Patel also called for unity against social evils like addiction and stressed that youth should engage not only in farming but also in education and agro-based industries.
Member of Parliament Rahul Singh underlined the need for rural youth to balance agriculture with education and entrepreneurship, cautioning that many get distracted in cities.
Deori MLA Brajbihari Pateria hailed Rani Avantibai as a true embodiment of women’s power during the 1857 revolt, while Banda MLA Virendra Singh Lodhi urged society to eradicate alcohol consumption and death-feast practices, and to promote education.
Former minister Jalam Singh Patel reminded the gathering of Bundelkhand’s proud history of resistance, including the 1842 independence struggle, and encouraged youth to pursue education along with agriculture-based industries for economic empowerment. Other public representatives also spoke on the need for social reform and strengthening rural communities.
Sagar Watch News/ The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), today, staged a massive protest outside Sagar Municipal Corporation against what it termed as “criminal negligence and corruption” by officials and contractors. The protest, joined by party members and a large number of citizens, including women, took place despite heavy rainfall.
Public Anger Over Negligence
Residents from various wards raised their voices against severe problems such as waterlogging, unplanned road construction, and incomplete sewer projects. Protesters alleged that poor planning and collusion between officials and contractors had turned several neighborhoods into “water cities,” pushing people into a swamp of diseases and hardships.
Engineer D.K. Singh told the media:
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“Municipal engineers raised roads without survey or technical basis, leaving thousands of homes and shops below road level. Rainwater is flooding into houses—this is administrative criminal negligence.”
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“The sewer project is riddled with corruption. Contractors abandoned incomplete work while officials turned a blind eye. People are falling, getting injured, and suffering daily, while files are just being shuffled in offices.”
Memorandum and Key Demands
AAP submitted a memorandum to the Municipal Commissioner, demanding urgent corrective measures:
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Immediate drainage arrangements in all waterlogged areas.
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Review of wrongly elevated roads and provision of proper drainage channels.
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High-level inquiry into corruption in the sewer project with strict action against guilty contractors and officials.
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Immediate repair of unfinished and dug-up roads.
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Future construction projects to be undertaken only after proper geographical and technical surveys.
The Additional Commissioner assured in writing that a reply to the memorandum would be given within three days.
Organizational Expansion
Alongside the protest, AAP held a district executive meeting to expand its organization. Over 50 new members, including many women, joined the party during the event. Notable among them were Advocate Sugandh Kurmi, Laxman Dubey, and Ms. Mansi Patel.
Prominent Leaders Present
The program saw the participation of senior leaders and office bearers, including:
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State Joint Secretary Ramsevak Pawar
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District President Eng. D.K. Singh
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District Vice Presidents Pushpendra Singh Rajput, Bhagwan Singh Thakur, S.K. Khatri, Brijbhushan Pandit
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District Secretary Hridayesh Patkar
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Retired Wing President Bhagwan Das
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Youth Wing Vice President Deepak Awasthi
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Local leaders Mahendra Soni, Narendra Ahirwar, Amar Chaudhary, Amit Soni, Sanjesh Kashyap, Damodar Karmi, Madhav Ahirwar, R.S. Patel, Laxmikant Raj, Jyoti Soni, Rahul Khare, and others.
Residents from affected wards, including Ram Dubey, Gitesh Sen, Balram Pandit, Sumit Vishwakarma from Rajiv Nagar, and Monu Srivastava, Kamlesh Vishwakarma from Tili Ward, also participated with strong support from local women.
Ongoing Campaign
District Secretary Hridayesh Patkar added that AAP has been conducting a public awareness and ward-level contact campaign on these civic issues for the past eight weeks under the leadership of Engineer D.K. Singh
Sagar Watch News/ Anant Tiwari of Sagar city has been selected in the state-level under-19 badminton team in the division-level school sports competition organized by the School Education Department, Sagar, in Rahli. Anant Tiwari, a resident of Shriram Colony, has been congratulated by his family, classmates, and teachers on his achievement.
Sagar Watch News/ Collector and District Magistrate Mr. Sandeep G.R. has issued a new work distribution among State Administrative Service officers, including the Additional Collector and Joint Collectors, to ensure smoother administrative functioning.
Key Points of Work Allocation:
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Additional Collector Avinash Rawat
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Assigned as Additional District Magistrate.
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Judicial/semi-judicial and administrative responsibilities under various Acts/Rules.
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Resolution of cases under the Property Defacement Act and the Noise Control Act.
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In charge of Jail, Police & Home Guards; disposal of parole and temporary leave cases for prisoners.
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Nodal officer in the committee for police-related complaints.
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Powers of original, appellate, and revision authority under M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959 (except Sections 165 & 237).
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Appellate authority for Anganwadi worker-related cases under the Women & Child Development Department.
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Certificate issuing authority under the Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2008.
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General supervision of the tehsil administration and revenue officers.
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Nodal officer & secretary, District Archaeology, Tourism & Culture Council.
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Chairman (nominated by Collector), PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 3.
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Deputy District Election Officer for general, local body, and mandi elections.
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Oversight of Establishment Branch, Land Records, Departmental Inquiries, Food Safety & Standards Act, Drug Inspector, Drug Administration, and Weights & Measures.
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Joint Collector Arti Yadav
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Assigned charge of Revenue, Clerical & Statistical Branch, Finance, Nazarat, and Arms License Branch.
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Joint Collector Rajnandini Sharma
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Assigned charge of Rent Control Branch, T&L Branch, CM Helpline Branch, Public Service Guarantee Branch, Complaint Branch, CM/CS Monitor Branch, Samadhan Online, Public Hearing Branch.
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Sagar Watch News/ Municipal Commissioner Rajkumar Khatri has directed market officials to take strict action against traders operating without the mandatory business license within the municipal limits.
Assistant Commissioner Anand Mangal Guru, with his team, initiated action on Monday in Tulsi Nagar, Bhagwanganj, and Tilakganj wards. Several establishments, including Central Motors, Auto Point, Sagar Diesels, Balaji Saree Emporium, Dimple Petrol Pump, Dr. S.S. Khanna Hospital, and Aashiyana Hotel, were sealed, and licenses were issued on the spot. A total of ₹2,70,920 was collected in fees.
The drive will continue, with action scheduled against marriage gardens and other establishments in the city on Wednesday.
According to government regulations (as per the M.P. Gazette, Urban Development & Housing Department, dated April 18, 2023), obtaining a business license is mandatory for all traders, including schools, colleges, hotels, jewelers, food sellers, kirana shops, general stores, fruit and vegetable vendors, electronics shops, transporters, garment stores, factories, showrooms, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and builders.
License fees are based on location and type of business, ranging from ₹4–6 per sq. ft annually in different markets, with specific annual fees for vendors, stalls, and vehicles. Licenses must be renewed at least one month before expiry, failing which premises may be sealed.
The Commissioner has appealed to all traders to comply with the rules, pay the prescribed fee, and obtain their licenses to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Sagar Watch News/ On Independence Day in Sagar, Collector Sandeep G.R. hoisted the national flag after inspecting the parade, followed by the reading of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s message to the people of Madhya Pradesh.
In his address, the CM highlighted “Operation Sindoor” as a symbol of India’s military bravery, praised the armed forces’ modern capabilities, and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for instilling pride across the nation.
He also emphasized the nationwide campaigns “Har Ghar Tiranga” and “Har Ghar Swachhata,” noting enthusiastic public participation in Madhya Pradesh from August 2 to 15.
As the chief guest, Collector Sandeep G.R. extended greetings and shared the district’s progress under the vision of a self-reliant and developed Madhya Pradesh.
Key achievements included: securing ₹23,000 crore investment proposals at the 2024 Regional Industry Conclave, launching the “Fruit Forest” plan with 10 lakh fruit saplings, initiating the “Udaan” program to address doctor shortages, improving child nutrition through kitchen gardens in 2,633 Anganwadis, and setting up special grievance hearings for differently-abled citizens.
The district also ranked high nationally in cleanliness surveys, improved board exam results by 15%, freed tribal land from encroachment, demarcated 699 ponds, protected thousands of cattle under the CM Gau Seva Yojana, advanced housing projects under PMAY, issued 13.7 lakh Ayushman cards, and provided tap water to over 2.25 lakh households under Jal Jeevan Mission.
The celebrations featured a parade led by DSP Pratibha Jain with participation from police, NCC, and Shaurya Dal contingents, as well as patriotic cultural performances by school students. Freedom fighters and democracy activists were honored, and outstanding officials, employees, and student performers received awards and certificates.
Sagar Watch News/ On the occasion of Independence Day, the Government College of Excellence, Makronia Buzurg, Sagar, organized a grand “Har Ghar Tiranga – Har Ghar Swachhta” rally under the Swachhta ka Utsav campaign. The event was flagged off by Narayawali MLA, Engineer Pradeep Laria.
The rally saw the esteemed participation of Colonel Ram Singh (Retd.), Major S.C. Sharma, 15 retired military officers/JCOs and NCOs, along with Additional Director of Higher Education Dr. Neeraj Dubey, Municipal Council President Mihilal, Janbhagidari President Dharmendra Singh Rathore, Advocate Veeru Rana, BJP Mandal President Ankit Tiwari, and other prominent citizens.
Starting from the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the rally passed through Makronia Chouraha, Bada Barrier, and Battalion Road before concluding at Bharat Mata Chowk with a public meeting.
Speakers emphasized that the Tiranga is not just a flag but a symbol of pride, unity, and national responsibility.
Over 200 students, faculty members, NSS volunteers, and non-teaching staff participated, with onlookers showering flowers to honor the students and military personnel. The program was coordinated by R.C. Prajapati and Jitendra Singh Rajput.