Indore Water Crisis: CM Yadav on 20 Deaths vs. Official Four; Transparency Doubts Rise
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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 22:26
Indore Water Crisis: CM Yadav on 20 Deaths vs. Official Four; Transparency Doubts Rise
- •Indore's Bhagirathpura reports 20 deaths from contaminated water, contrasting with MP government's official count of four.
- •CM Mohan Yadav stated "even one death is painful," promising relief regardless of official statistics, while compensation reached 20 families.
- •District officials maintain only limited deaths are conclusively linked, but verification and assistance are ongoing for all reported cases.
- •Area faces recurring issues: Narmada water supply restored then shut due to sewage-mixed water flooding shops and homes.
- •Health centers report new diarrhea cases; High Court monitors crisis, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
Why It Matters: Indore faces a severe public health crisis with conflicting death tolls, challenging government transparency and accountability.
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