RSS Malwa Prant Pracharak Rajmohan held a one-to-one meeting with the Collector and the Mayor for nearly one-and-a-half hours. Sources said the primary agenda was the handling of the Bhagirathpura incident, where several residents died after consuming contaminated water, exposing lapses in civic management and emergency response.
According to sources, the Mayor faced strong criticism during the meeting over delays and shortcomings in addressing the situation on the ground. Emphasis was placed on ensuring swift inter-departmental coordination, timely response to public health emergencies, and closer engagement between officials and elected representatives. The discussions also underscored the need to reach every affected family and ensure uninterrupted treatment for those still undergoing medical care.
The manner of the Mayor’s visit also drew attention. Bhargav arrived at the RSS office in a government vehicle, which left shortly after dropping him off. He later departed in his private car. When contacted, the Mayor downplayed the significance of the visit, stating, “I keep visiting the RSS office. I came today as well in a natural course.”
Sources indicated that restoring Indore’s public image, dented by the deaths and allegations of negligence, was a key concern during the meeting. Improving conditions in Bhagirathpura and preventing administrative complacency were identified as immediate priorities.
The visit, however, sparked sharp political reactions. Congress state spokesperson Amit Chaurasia questioned the neutrality of the administration, alleging that the Collector’s presence at an RSS office compromised constitutional propriety. “When people are dying due to contaminated water, such meetings raise serious concerns about administrative independence,” he said, accusing the ruling establishment of blurring institutional boundaries.
Meanwhile, the BJP has intensified its internal response. Party Organization General Secretary Hitanand Sharma convened a separate closed-door meeting in Indore with local leaders, including the Mayor and councillors, directing them to maintain coordination and avoid public statements. Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has also visited Delhi in connection with the issue, following instructions from the party’s central leadership.
As investigations and remedial measures continue, the Bhagirathpura water contamination case has evolved into both an administrative test and a political flashpoint, with scrutiny mounting over governance, accountability, and institutional roles.
