The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Congress alleges forged gram sabha consent for Singrauli mining in Madhya Pradesh
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Congress party has alleged that forged gram sabha resolutions, including the use of thumb impressions from deceased individuals, were used to approve coal mining in Madhya Pradesh. The party is calling for a CBI inquiry into the alleged subversion of environmental safeguards.
Alleging that gram sabha consent for coal mining in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district had been obtained through forged resolutions carrying the thumb impressions of deceased persons, the Congress on Thursday (July 9, 2026) demanded a CBI inquiry into what it called angootha chori (stealing thumb impressions).
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