By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Congress has expressed concern over the death of two sanitation workers during sewer cleaning in Indore on March 2. The workers, Karan and Ajay, died while cleaning a sewer chamber near Choithram Hospital Gate in the city, which has been ranked India’s cleanest for eight consecutive years.
State Congress spokesperson Praveen Dholpure described the incident as deeply tragic and indicative of administrative negligence and disregard for safety standards. He said sanitation workers who keep cities clean are often forced to enter sewers without adequate protective equipment, putting their lives at risk.
Dholpure demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for each bereaved family, a permanent government job for a family member, and Rs 25 lakh assistance with free treatment for injured workers. He also sought criminal action against officials responsible for the lapse.
