From the flooded lanes of Indore to the idle fields of rural Madhya Pradesh, Congress is mounting a relentless offensive against the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-era policies now under Mohan Yadav. The dual triggers: a catastrophic water supply failure in Indore and sweeping MGNREGA modifications that threaten livelihoods.
Eyewitnesses in Indore recount harrowing tales of the pipeline explosion that turned bustling streets into rivers of sludge. Hospitals overflowed with patients suffering from diarrhea and skin infections, while tanker supplies proved woefully inadequate. Congress firebrand Digvijaya Singh minced no words: ‘This is criminal neglect by a government more interested in publicity than public welfare.’
On the MGNREGA front, the controversy deepens with caps on work entitlements and integration of Aadhaar-linked payments, which opposition claims exclude the most vulnerable. Village sarpanches report a surge in migration as families seek urban jobs, unraveling social fabric. ‘MGNREGA was our safety net; now it’s shredded,’ laments a Bundelkhand laborer.
Investigations reveal Indore’s water project, awarded via dubious tenders, used inferior pipes prone to bursts. MGNREGA funds, meant for asset creation like ponds and roads, are allegedly siphoned off. Congress has fired off memorandums to the Governor, urging probes by central agencies.
BJP spokespersons retort that reforms streamline the program for better outcomes and Indore mishap was swiftly addressed with round-the-clock repairs. But swelling public discontent, fueled by opposition campaigns, signals trouble ahead. With assembly polls on the horizon, this showdown could reshape MP’s political landscape.