Women in Padampur in Odisha’s Bargarhlocked the Sub-Collector’s office and halted its functioning, protesting the deteriorating healthcare services in the subdivision. The protest comes after allegations that the administration failed to take concrete action despite the ongoing hunger strike. The protest over healthcare-related demands entered its seventh day on Thursday, with the protesters continuing their agitation without consuming food or water. Tension continues to prevail at the spot as the women maintain their protest. Reports suggested that the protesters had earlier been assured by officials that appropriate steps and measures would be taken to address their demands. However, they alleged that no action was taken following the assurance. As their demands remain unfulfilled, the women continued their protest for the seventh consecutive day. The agitation is centred on demands for improvement in healthcare services in the Padampur subdivision. The protesting women locked the Sub-Collector’s office, bringing its functioning to a halt. The move came amid growing agitation over what they allege is a lack of concrete administrative action. Tension remains at the spot as the protest continues, with the women maintaining their hunger strike over the healthcare demands.
Padampur healthcare protest enters day 7 in Bargarh; women lock Sub-Collector’s office
