ADVERTISEMENTMadhya Pradesh has had almost uninterrupted BJP rule since 2003, with its stronghold being Malwa, which has Indore at its heart. According to a PTI report, the state government has paid ₹2 lakh compensation to the kin of each of the 21 deceased. Rahul met those recovering in Bombay Hospital, a private institution, before heading to Bhagirathpura where he met around 20 bereaved families. This is a new model of a smart city where there is no drinking water, and people are being intimidated. "People are not getting clean water in Indore.

Source: The Telegraph January 18, 2026 00:33 UTC