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Neemuch Playground Saved: Players Rally Against CM Rise School Plan

Players protest, bandh called in Neemuch. Protesters demand alternative site for school.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 21 August 2026 at 09:00 pm
Neemuch Playground Saved: Players Rally Against CM Rise School Plan

A shutdown has been called in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday till 1 pm to protest against the construction of a CM Rise School on a playground. The protest comes after a meeting with the administration on Thursday failed to reach a consensus.

The players and sports enthusiasts in the city are upset about the plan to construct a school on the Higher Secondary School Ground, which is used for football, running, and other sports practices. They claim that the ground is essential for their training and should not be used for constructing a school.

On Thursday, around 400-500 players and sports enthusiasts took out a rally from the Higher Secondary School Ground, carrying the national flag and raising slogans while patriotic songs played. The rally passed through major city roads before returning to the Higher Secondary School Ground.

The protesters demanded that the proposed CM Rise School should not be constructed on the sports ground and that an alternative site be selected. The traders, including Sarafa businessman Sharad Agrawal, also expressed support for protecting the ground.

The organisers of the protest said they were contacting traders for support and claimed that the response from the business community had been positive. The bandh call is expected to affect normal life in the city on Saturday.

The protest is a result of the ongoing campaign to save the playground, which has been used by players and sports enthusiasts for years. The players said that they will continue to protest until their demands are met.

The construction of the CM Rise School on the playground has been a contentious issue in the city, with many residents opposing the plan. The protesters argue that the school can be constructed on an alternative site, and the playground should be saved for the benefit of the players and sports enthusiasts.

The administration's decision to construct the school on the playground has been criticized by many, who say that it will affect the sports activities in the city. The protesters are hoping that the bandh call will put pressure on the administration to reconsider its decision.

The outcome of the protest is still uncertain, but the players and sports enthusiasts are determined to save the playground. They are hoping that the administration will listen to their demands and select an alternative site for the school.

The protest in Neemuch highlights the importance of preserving sports infrastructure in the city. The players and sports enthusiasts are not just fighting to save a playground, but also to ensure that the city's sports activities are not affected.

In conclusion, the protest in Neemuch is a significant development in the ongoing campaign to save the playground. The players and sports enthusiasts are determined to save the ground, and the administration's decision will have a significant impact on the sports activities in the city.

Frequently asked questions

Why are players protesting in Neemuch?

Players are protesting against the construction of a CM Rise School on a playground, which they claim is essential for their training.

What is the demand of the protesters?

The protesters are demanding that the proposed CM Rise School should not be constructed on the sports ground and that an alternative site be selected.

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