Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP's 'Smart City' Model After Indore Water Contamination Deaths

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News18•17-01-2026, 20:10
Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP's 'Smart City' Model After Indore Water Contamination Deaths
- •Rahul Gandhi visited Indore to meet victims and families affected by contaminated drinking water, which has reportedly killed over 20 people.
- •He criticized the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government, calling Indore a 'new smart city model' without clean drinking water.
- •Gandhi alleged government negligence for the deaths and accused authorities of intimidating affected families.
- •He emphasized clean drinking water as a public right and demanded accountability and compensation for victims.
- •BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya dismissed Gandhi's visit as a 'disaster tourist' photo opportunity, a claim Gandhi denied.
Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP government over Indore's water contamination deaths, demanding accountability and aid.
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