Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti took a veiled dig at the government after 15 people died, 1000+ infected due to contaminated water in last three days in Indore.
She accused ‘those sitting on chair’ of failing to take timely action to ensure the city atleast gets its basics– drinking water, right, while themselves enjoying bottles of Bisleri.”
“…ya toh pashchatap ya toh dand,” Bharti further demanded strict punishment for those officials and leaders responsible for the Indore tragedy, emphasising such a sin cannot be settled with a mere explanation or apology!
As the death toll begun to rose on December 31, the state government announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of the deceased.
Mounting another attack, she said that no amount of money can make up for the loss of a human life.
Taking to X, she said that the deaths caused by dirty water at the end of 2025 have embarrassed Madhya Pradesh and left a deep stain on governance. She questioned how such a serious failure could happen in Indore, a city that is often praised as the cleanest city in the country.
Uma Bharti pointed out that Indore, which is known as the cleanest city in the country, has witnessed such ugly conditions where people were forced to drink poison-like water.
“Jis shehar ko desh ka sabse swachh shehar kaha jata hai, wahan zehrela paani logon ki jaan le raha hai, yeh bahut sharmnaak hai.”
In another post, Uma Bharti widened her criticism beyond Indore, saying that not just the city mayor but the entire Madhya Pradesh government and administration must be held responsible. She said all those linked to this “serious sin” are answerable to the public and should stand in the dock for their failure.
She also explained why she could not meet media persons after raising the issue on X. Uma Bharti said she had undergone surgery on her right eye three days ago and has been advised complete rest.
She added that she has been told to avoid mobile phone use, calls, sunlight, dust, and public meetings for at least seven days.
