Bhagirathpura’s tainted water has caused hundreds of illnesses and numerous fatalities, creating a water catastrophe for India’s cleanest city, Indore. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya’s contentious approach to the incident exacerbated the outcry. AAP leader Anurag Dhanda sharply criticized the minister for his callous handling of the matter.
Indore Water Tragedy: The City Faces a Crisis
After drinking tainted municipal water, residents of Bhagirathpura became ill. Authorities rushed to provide clean water and medical assistance as hospitals were overwhelmed. Despite Indore’s reputation for cleanliness, this tragedy exposed significant governance and infrastructure deficiencies.
Minister Vijayvargiya’s Divisive Reaction
When the media questioned Vijayvargiya about the disaster, he responded quickly, using a derogatory term and appearing contemptuous. He later apologized, attributing it to fatigue. However, many citizens perceived this as leadership haughtiness.
Anurag Dhanda’s Sharp Criticism
AAP leader Anurag Dhanda sharply condemned Minister Vijayvargiya’s contemptuous remark and called for greater accountability, emphasizing the government’s failure to alleviate residents’ suffering.
