He also questioned the implementation of the Smart City scheme, remarking that this appeared to be the new model of a "Smart City" where citizens did not even have access to clean drinking water. The problem, he said, was not limited to Indore but was prevalent in many cities across the c
Earlier today, Rahul Gandhi met with the families of those who lost their lives due to the consumption of contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality and demanded accountability from the state government over the incident.
Kishor Dhubkar, one of the victims, said he had a detailed conversation with the Congress leader, who assured them of continued support and assistance.
"Indore has received awards from the Government of India multiple times as the cleanest city, but there's darkness under the lamp. The record for supplying the dirtiest water is also in Indore's name. The BJP has worked towards defaming Indore," Bhupesh Baghel told ANI.
"Whoever comes to our city, we welcome them, whether they come as a tourist or in any other form. The situation is fully under control. He always comes as a tourist. This time, he has come as a disaster tourist. He will take some photos and leave. The rest of the development of Indore is
"Those who committed this. There must be someone responsible or someone in the government for this. The government should take responsibility. The compensation and treatment cost assistance for the incident that happened because of the government's negligence should be given to the affect
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, also visited the Bombay Hospital in Indore to meet the victims of water contamination undergoing treatment and their families.
"There has been BJP rule in the state for over 20 years, around 25 years of BJP-led Municipal Corporation in Indore city, and over 30 years of BJP MP ruling over the Indore constituency. But failed to provide pure drinking water, and loss of lives occurred here. If these people (BJP) cann
Speaking to ANI in Indore, Digvijaya Singh said, "The results have certainly gone in their favour, but that doesn't mean they won because of the work they did. The Congress party will analyse the election results. Uddhav Thackeray's party will do the same, as well as the NCP (SP) and woul
The Indian and New Zealand cricket teams arrived in Indore on January 15 ahead of the third and final ODI between both teams, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on January 18.
"Why did this injustice happen? What was their fault? It was the fault of the system, the local administration, and the municipal corporation. I believe this is a crime, and the government is shirking its responsibility...," Singhar said.