Ken-Betwa river-linking project sparks protests over displacement

Hundreds of tribal residents in Madhya Pradesh are protesting India's Ken-Betwa river-linking project, saying rising water has flooded their villages and submerged a temple. The $4.6 billion first phase aims to redistribute water to drought-prone Bundelkhand, but critics warn the Daudhan Dam will inundate 9,000 hectares, including part of Panna Tiger Reserve. The government says compensation has been paid to over 90% of affected people.