Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project

Loading the video No Comment Video. Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/09/2026 - 20:00 GMT+2 Farmers and tribal villagers in central India staged symbolic “water funerals” to protest a major river-linking project they say threatens their homes, land and livelihoods. Indian farmers and tribal villagers staged symbolic “water funerals” in Madhya Pradesh to protest the Ken-Betwa River Link Project. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Protesters lay on funeral pyres placed in the water, covered themselves in mud and stood in the river with nooses around their necks. They say the multi-billion-dollar project threatens their homes, land and livelihoods, and are demanding fair compensation and rehabilitation. Authorities say eligible families are being compensated and resettled. India village Indian politics Top stories Now playing Next Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project Now playing Next New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions Now playing Next Flooded streets and rescues as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Corporate patronage of the arts is reshaping İstanbul's global image In partnership with goturkiye.com & DEİK Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next “They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani Now playing Next US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban Now playing Next Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show Now playing Next Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? Now playing Next EU issues nearly 4 million first residence permits, a record high Now playing Next Minister: Most underage migrants who entered Ceuta won't be returned Now playing Next EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request Now playing Next Fake passport images claim Zelenskyy and family chose Israel as homeland Now playing Next Climate change has created a meta-crisis in food security, energy and the economy, says Greek expert Now playing Next Rethinking Waste: The journey towards a circular economy ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower No Comment Pearly Kings and Queens bring London’s Cockney tradition to life No Comment Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night No Comment Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade Europe Today Bigger EU budget and joint borrowing needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says Art A cowboy act: Photographer Ivan McClellan on capturing the world of Black rodeo culture Europe News EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and US Europe News Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump at UN Business 'Made in Europe' battery rules could add €2,100 to electric car prices, report says Europe News France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive' Turkey At least 11 wounded in shooting outside Turkey school, suspect detained Europe Today Ukraine opposes political delistings from EU Russia sanctions, deputy PM says ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Next EU budget should finance migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says Yemen G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia Europe Today Europe Today: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions Europe in Motion When should you fly the nest? Here are the Europeans living longest with their parents Russia Russians abroad voted eight to one against Putin's party, defying official results World News Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France’s tiny outpost that relies on Canada Economy Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? USA All major US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT