Indore Water Crisis: Systemic Negligence Led to Deaths, 300+ Complaints Ignored

• Indore, known for cleanliness, faces a severe contaminated water crisis in Bhagirathpura, leading to illnesses and deaths.
• Municipal Corporation received over 300 complaints in December alone, with no effective action taken despite warnings.
• Key projects like a new pipeline for Bhagirathpura were delayed for years due to bureaucratic negligence, lost files, and unissued work orders.
• Officials only acted with urgency after deaths and media attention, promising quick fixes, but families demand accountability over compensation.
• Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya announced compensation for 14 deaths, but affected families refused, seeking justice for systemic failure.

Why It Matters: Systemic negligence and bureaucratic delays in Indore's Municipal Corporation led to tragic deaths from contaminated water.