The Bhagirathpura water tragedy continues to haunt Madhya Pradesh politics, with Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh leading the charge for government accountability. He has publicly demanded that all official reports on the contamination fiasco be made available to citizens without further ado.
Nestled in Bhopal’s bustling Bhagirathpura, the neighborhood turned into a zone of despair when polluted water poisoned hundreds. Symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration ravaged households, particularly hitting low-income families reliant on public supply.
In his strongest statement yet, Singh declared, ‘Suppressing these reports betrays the trust of the people who elected this government. Release them today!’ He alleged a high-level conspiracy to bury evidence of corruption and incompetence in water supply chains.
The crisis timeline reveals delays at every step: ignored resident complaints, delayed testing, and superficial cleanup efforts. Lab results confirmed high levels of E. coli and heavy metals, tracing back to industrial waste infiltration.
Singh rallied support from opposition allies, proposing a white paper on statewide water quality. He criticized fund misuse in smart city projects while basic amenities fail spectacularly.
Victims’ families shared heartrending stories, amplifying calls for justice. A young mother lost her infant to the outbreak, her grief fueling community resolve. NGOs have stepped in with aid, but systemic change is urgently needed.
With the assembly session looming, the BJP government treads carefully amid mounting pressure. Singh’s intervention has galvanized public opinion, turning a local mishap into a statewide scandal. The path forward demands unflinching honesty and robust reforms to safeguard lives.