Bhagirathpura water tragedy shapes Indore budget:₹2,600 crore for water, ₹1,053 crore for drainage and sewer projects, master plan roads

Indore Municipal Corporation Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava presented a ₹8,455 crore budget for FY 2026–27 on Tuesday. The impact of the Bhagirathpura incident was clearly visible. The highest allocation, ₹2,600 crore, has been made for the water department. More than ₹1,000 crore has been earmarked for drainage. No major new announcements were made in the budget. Meanwhile, people from Bhagirathpura in the visitors’ gallery waved posters of those who died due to contaminated water. As the uproar grew, the House microphones were switched off, and there was a brief power outage. The budget focuses on ongoing projects, sanitation, AMRUT-2, master plan roads, water, drainage, and infrastructure works. When the mayor was reading a condolence motion regarding the Bhagirathpura incident, some people in the gallery started raising slogans while waving posters of the deceased. BJP councillors alleged that Congress supporters were present in the gallery, while Congress councillors said affected residents of Bhagirathpura were also there. The mayor expressed grief over the incident and accused the opposition leader of instigating the disruption, which led to a heated exchange again. Focus on Narmada water supply in 29 villages
A significant amount has been allocated for the fourth phase of the Narmada project and 29 master plan roads. Provisions have also been made for the Narmada water supply and sewer line expansion in 29 villages. Job for one family member of the deceased
A new pipeline has been laid in Bhagirathpura. It has been decided to provide a job (through outsourcing) to one member of each deceased’s family. A municipal lab will be set up for water testing. Heated debate between the ruling and opposition over the Bhagirathpura issue Other announcements As the uproar over Bhagirathpura intensified, microphones were turned off, and power was cut.