‘Ghanta’ remark on camera as Indore contamination toll rises
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Moneycontrol02-01-2026, 01:02

Kailash Vijayvargiya's "Ghanta" Remark Sparks Outrage Amidst Indore Water Deaths

  • Indore water contamination led to 7 deaths and over 100 hospitalizations due to sewage mixing with drinking water.
  • Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya used the slang word "ghanta" (nonsense) when questioned by a reporter about the tragedy.
  • The incident highlights a public health crisis, infrastructure failure, and a senior minister's dismissive public response.
  • Vijayvargiya holds key portfolios like Urban Development, increasing scrutiny on his accountability.
  • This "ghanta" remark adds to his long history of controversial statements, including those on women, politicians, and independence.

Why It Matters: Vijayvargiya's dismissive "ghanta" remark on Indore water deaths fuels controversy, adding to his history of insensitive comments.

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