Opposition Congress on Friday (February 27, 2026) questioned the BJP Government in Chhattisgarh over the alleged illegal dumping of fly ash in Raigarh district. It staged a walkout from the legislative Assembly after expressing dissatisfaction over its reply.
Raising the issue during the Question Hour, senior Congress MLA Umesh Patel sought details on the number of industries operating in Raigarh district that generate and dump fly ash.
He also asked how many cases of illegal or unauthorised fly ash dumping were reported in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 (till February 4, 2026), and what action was taken in such cases.
Mr. Patel further sought information on the action plan to address environmental pollution from fly ash and coal transportation in the district, and on the extent of its implementation.
Replying to the queries, State’s Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary informed the House that from 2023 till February 4, 2026, fly ash generated by 24 thermal power plants in Raigarh district was utilised for land filling and mine filling.
