By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar on Thursday released the findings of a Water Audit conducted in Indore after the water contamination tragedy, stating that the BJP government’s claims of “cleanliness” and “Viksit Bharat” stand exposed on the ground.
Singhar said the supply of foul-smelling, sewage-mixed water from Bhagirathpura to several poor and working-class localities proved that the crisis was not localised but a systemic failure of urban administration. He alleged that nearly 20 people had died in Bhagirathpura and accused the administration of attempting to restrict access to the affected area.
The Water Audit conducted on January 7 across areas including Madina Nagar, Khajrana, Bhuri Tekri, Krishna Bagh, Barfani Dham and Kanadia revealed highly contaminated water, causing vomiting, diarrhoea and serious health issues, residents claimed.
Questioning Indore’s repeated ranking as the “cleanest city”, Singhar said citizens were still deprived of safe drinking water despite a massive civic budget. He demanded a statewide water audit, registration of FIRs against responsible officials, and strict accountability, warning that the opposition would continue its fight from the streets to the Assembly.
