Electricity, Water Supply In Odisha Village Cut, Residents Say "Caste Bias"

Thursday, 19 February 2026Newsdesk

Kantabanji area's tehsildar Bisnath Khalkho said a team will visit the settlement and take necessary steps accordingly.

New Delhi 19 February 2026

As per news report of NDTV,Electricity and water supply to a Dalit settlement in a village in Odisha's Balangir was disrupted, with residents alleging caste discrimination as a reason. Residents claimed piped water supply was cut off a few days ago, while street lights were also turned off, plunging their settlement into darkness. One resident said, "Others have access to electricity and water, but we are deprived of it. We appeal to the government to resolve our problems so we can live with dignity."

Source - NDTV