The death of a young mother in Indore from contaminated drinking water has prompted Rahul Gandhi to dub it the BJP’s flagship ‘urban model’ in a damning critique. As the city grapples with panic, the Congress leader demands accountability from top to bottom.
Sneha Mishra, 30, a schoolteacher, passed away en route to hospital after severe abdominal distress. Toxicology confirmed heavy metals and pathogens in her system’s water samples, traced to IMC tanks riddled with algae.
Gandhi, speaking at a Delhi presser, roared: ‘This urban model is a death trap!’ He slammed fund misuse, pointing to shiny airports while taps spew poison.
Indore’s woes trace to monsoon fury breaching barriers, but insiders blame corruption in tenders. A 2024 survey by CSE found 60% of urban India at risk, with MP hotspots.
Authorities rolled out free testing kits and RO plants, but trust is eroded. Opposition MLAs stage walkouts, seeking assembly debate.
Residents share horror stories: children hospitalized, businesses hit. Gandhi’s call mobilizes youth volunteers for audits.
Long-term, experts push decentralized treatment and policy overhauls. This flashpoint could redefine urban narratives ahead of elections.
Indore’s pride is tested; Gandhi ensures the world watches.