Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Indore Water Contamination: 21 Dead, Congress Demands Inquiry
In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 21 people died after drinking contaminated water.
The Congress party organized a protest march called Nyaya Yatra to demand a judicial inquiry.
They blame the government for not providing clean water and hiding the true number of deaths.
Many people are still in the hospital, some very sick.
The Congress leaders say this happened because of bad city planning and corruption.
They want the government to fix the problem so it doesn't happen again.
The government has launched a campaign to ensure safe drinking water across the state.
21 people died in Indore's Bagirathpura area due to contaminated water, with 45 still hospitalized.
Congress party organized a Nyaya Yatra protest march demanding a judicial inquiry.
Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar accused the government of hiding death figures and demanded clean water.
Former CM Digvijaya Singh called for a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge with public hearings.
Congress leaders blamed urban planning failure and corruption for the tragedy.
- Who
- Residents of Bagirathpura area, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Deaths due to consumption of contaminated water
- When
- January 11, 2026
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Contaminated water supply due to alleged urban planning failure and corruption
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Death Toll
- 21
- Hospitalized Patients
- 45
- ICU Patients
- 11
- Ventilator Patients
- 4
- Compensation per Family
- Rs 2 lakh
- Congress Leaders Present
- Jitu Patwari, Digvijaya Singh, Umang Singhar
- Demand
- Judicial inquiry by a sitting judge with public hearings
- Government Response
- Launched 'Swachch Jal Abhiyan' campaign
Sources
Indore News: Congress Takes Out Nyaya Yatra After 21 Deaths Linked To Contaminated Water; Demand Judicial Inquiry -- VIDEO
Indore water contamination deaths fallout of urban planning failure: Digvijaya
After water contamination tragedy, MP CM orders safe supply for all
'Judicial inquiry is required into the matter': Digvijaya Singh on Indore water contamination crisis
MP CM launches pure water campaign
Water contamination deaths: Congress stages protest in Indore, demands Vijaywargiya’s ouster
Indore Water Contamination Deaths Rise To 21, Congress Leads Protest March
Congress protests in Indore over alleged contaminated water deaths, demands resignations and judicial probe
'BJP Doesn't Care For Hindus In Bhagirathpura': LoP Umang Singhar In 'Nyay Yatra' Over Indore Water Contamination
MP CM Launches ‘Swachh Jal’ Drive Using Robots and GIS Mapping
When India’s cleanest city serves dirty water — Lessons from the Indore tragedy
