The town observed a bandh to protest against administrative indifference to the plight of residents and the NTPC projects which have led to its gradual sinking.
So far, 561 houses in different areas of the town have developed cracks, including 153 in Ravigram, 127 in Gandhinagar, 71 in Manoharbagh, 52 in Singhdhar, 50 in Parsari, 29 in Upper Bazar, 27 in Suneel, 28 in Marwadi and 24 in Lower Bazar, Joshi said.
PM Modi said his statements on dynastic politics are often misunderstood by people, and added his criticism of “pariwarvad” was not aimed at any party or individual.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India was the fastest growing economy among G-20 nations and had the capability to prove it was the “reliable partner” the world was looking for.