Archive · 21 Jan 2026

Indore Water Crisis Sparks Political Debate

Indore Water Crisis Sparks Political Debate

In Bhikangaon, Congress leaders criticized the state government for not managing water schemes well.

They talked about a water contamination crisis in Indore and a delayed irrigation project that was supposed to give water to farms.

The leaders said the government announced plans and spent money, but farmers still don't have water.

They also mentioned that the government is spending a lot on the Chief Minister's trips instead of helping farmers.

The Congress leaders asked for a high-level inquiry and timely delivery of water to the fields.

Meanwhile, in Indore’s Bhagirathpura, a rickshaw driver named Hemant Gaikwad died.

His family says it was because of contaminated water, but officials say he had cancer.

Many people in the area have been sick because of the bad water, and some have died.

The government has given money to the families of those who passed away.

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