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Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Govt over Indore Water Contamination Crisis, Claims 'Double-Engine' Rule Failed
At least 10 deaths and over 1,400 illnesses followed sewage contamination of Indore's water supply, prompting court orders and political criticism of government negligence.
- Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, accused Madhya Pradesh's BJP double-engine government on Friday of misgovernance after at least 10 died allegedly from contaminated water in Indore.
- Laboratory reports showed contamination in Indore's drinking water linked to a pipeline leakage, with residents in Bhagirathpura repeatedly complaining of foul-smelling water since December 24.
- More than 1,400 people have been affected over nine days, with over 200 hospitalised; Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava reported 10 deaths, while affected residents of Bhagirathpura claim 14, including an infant, though the state health department has not confirmed this.
- The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the Municipal Corporation of Indore to supply additional water tankers and urged regular clean water and treatment, with the corporation saying it sent 30 tankers and will send more immediately.
- A senior cabinet minister's comment triggered controversy on Thursday when Kailash Vijayvargiya used an objectionable word and Rahul Gandhi called the water in Indore 'not water, but poison', deepening political backlash.
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Indore water contamination: Rahul accuses administration of sleeping like Kumbhakarna, questions PM’s silence
At least seven have died after drinking contaminated water in Indore. Rahul says the Indore administration ignored repeated complaints in the days leading up to the tragedy.
·New Delhi, India
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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt over Indore water contamination crisis, claims 'double-engine' rule failed
"The BJP's negligent administration and its callous leadership are entirely responsible for the murder of this right," Gandhi stated in a post on X, referring to the supply of sewage-mixed water to residents of Bhagirathpura.
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