Congress Criticizes Water Use at Indore's Mayor Office Amid Shortage

The Congress has criticized the use of water to wash the Mayor's Secretariat in Indore during a time of scarcity. They accused local authorities of wasting resources, although Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava clarified that only treated water was used for the task.

As Indore faces a significant water shortage, the Congress party has brought attention to a video showing the Mayor's Secretariat being washed, criticizing the municipal corporation for apparent misuse of water.

Pushyamitra Bhargava, the city's mayor, dismissed the accusations, arguing that the video shared on social media was misrepresenting facts. He noted that the water used was treated and sourced from a treatment facility, ensuring it was not fit for consumption.

The Congress highlighted the perceived insensitivity of this action amidst growing public frustration over water scarcity. The video, which features a government employee cleaning the exterior of the Secretariat, sparked discussions about resource management in the city.

Accusing the Congress of generating political drama, Bhargava explained that the activity involved standard drainage maintenance. He criticized Congress for seeking to exploit the situation politically, suggesting their aim was to create unnecessary strife.