Pramod Pattavi from Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh is telling us that on the first day of week long Shaheed saptah bandh call given by Maoists transportation was disrupted and people had to face many difficulties. People were seen wandering in the bus stands looking for vehicles which were not plying. He translates the same message in Gondi. For more Pattavi ji can be reached on 09406105325

Ramanuj Tiwari from Umaria in Madhya Pradesh says people who own 200 acres of land and have two tractors also have Below Poverty Level cards but some poor do not have. When they go to sarpanch he says officer is asking for Rs 1000 and patwari is demanding Rs 500. If these people had this much money then they will not be in this state. He says this should be investigated and only entitled people should be in the BPL list. Tiwari ji can be reached on 09753787073

Shivram Sonwanifrom Sitapur block of Chhattisgarh says that around 200 workers have decided to go for direct action from 29th June if there NREGA wages are not paid before. These workers are waiting for their payment from 2009-10. In a meeting today they have decided to lock the block office and start a hunder fast from that day. They have given their complaint to all the officials in last two years. For more Shivram Ji can be contacted at 08120040375

Dudhiram Jaiswal from Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh says I am reporting from District Officers chamber who is demanding bribe for regularization of a private school we run. All the formalities and inspection for the school has been done. He says instead of this harassment government should be encouraging unemployed youth to start similar schools in rural areas, who want to give their services to the field of education. Please call education secretary KDP Rao at 09425207525 to complain. For more Dudhi ji can be reached at 09893292407.

Pramod Potai from Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh says once again Moaists have announced a bandh on 21-22nd May and have burnt a truck carrying stones for road construction in Narayanpur -Orchha road in Abujhmad. He says there is an atmosphere of terror here but it seems people of Bastar have accepted this destiny. These bandhs associated with Maoists fight for a government of their choice creates lots of problem for common people