My people are suffering due to contaminated water, and some have lost their lives. Also Read | Indore water contamination crisis adds to Kailash Vijayvargiya’s long list of controversiesFor the BJP, the water contamination crisis has become more than a public health emergency. AdvertisementA family member of the people affected after consuming contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area breaks down in tears as she meets Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, in Indore on Thursday. “Kai dino se dooshit paani ki shikayat ki ja rahi hai lekin kisi ne sunvaai nahin ki (for days, we complained about contaminated water, but no one listened),” said one of the locals. Meeting with families, he listened as they detailed their complaints about allegedly being ignored for days about the contaminated water supply, forcible discharge from hospitals, and the lack of refunds despite the government’s promises.

Source: Indian Express January 02, 2026 05:13 UTC