In the ongoing Indore water contamination crisis that has claimed at least 15 lives, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav warned the Opposition Congress against politicizing the tragedy in Bhagirathpura. On January 15, coinciding with a High Court summons to the chief secretary, Yadav inaugurated Rs 800 crore projects to upgrade the city's drinking water infrastructure.
The contaminated water deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura, which began in late December 2025 and prompted High Court criticism of the state's response, drew a firm rebuttal from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Upon arriving in the city on January 15, Yadav addressed the Opposition Congress: "We have felt this testing time. But if you play politics over dead bodies, Indore will not tolerate it." He stressed that constructive criticism aids democracy, but exploiting human suffering for political gain is unacceptable.
With immediate relief efforts continuing, Yadav highlighted long-term solutions through newly inaugurated projects worth Rs 800 crore. Key features include a 1,650 MLD intake well at Jalud and Bhakalay villages, 2,235 mm-diameter raw and clear water pumping mains, a 400 MLD modern water treatment plant, and a 12 MLD break pressure tank for pressure regulation.
Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava added that a Rs 1,100-crore plan was proactively expanded to Rs 2,400 crore, incorporating 10 years of operation and maintenance to ensure sustained clean water supply. These upgrades address Indore's growing needs and aim to prevent future contamination amid its aging infrastructure.
