Residents of Talapadasindhiri Ambapada in Balisankara Block, Sundargarh district, are facing severe water scarcity as the only tube well has been defunct for two years. People are forced to travel 1 km for bathing and rely on contaminated well water for drinking, leading to skin infections. Despite complaints, authorities have taken no action. Residents also highlighted the lack of government housing and old-age pensions. Angered by broken political promises, the villagers have threatened to boycott the upcoming panchayat elections if their issues are not resolved immediately. https://sambad.in/district/severe-water-crisis-hits-talapada-sindhiri-ambapada-village-residents-threaten-poll-boycott-12022415 #creator program