Water crisis triggers road blockades and protests in Indore:Congress leaders and residents stage demonstrations

Indore is facing a worsening water crisis amid intense summer heat, with several colonies and neighbourhoods across the city struggling with acute shortages. Residents in multiple wards say the situation has become so severe that people rush toward water tankers the moment they arrive. Although the municipal corporation is supplying water through tractor-tankers, locals claim the arrangement is inadequate compared to the growing demand. Residents block roads at Palda square On Sunday, Congress leaders and local residents staged protests in different parts of the city over the ongoing water shortage. At Palda Square, Congress councillor Kunal Solanki, along with local residents, organized a road blockade demanding: Residents alleged that due to the severe shortage, many families are either purchasing water at high prices or travelling long distances to arrange basic drinking water. Protest held at Deendayal Upadhyay square Another protest was organized at Deendayal Upadhyay Square in Sukhliya Zone-5, where Congress leaders and residents gathered under the leadership of councillor Raju Bhadauria. A large number of people from Ward-27 participated in the demonstration. Protesters alleged that Congress leader Vinod Babbu Yadav had been arranging free water distribution in the area for the past 12 years, but municipal officials and BJP leaders had allegedly stopped the supply over the last two days, worsening the crisis. Angry residents and Congress workers raised slogans against the mayor during the protest. Congress earlier protested at all 22 zonal offices The Congress party had earlier staged demonstrations at all 22 zonal offices of the municipal corporation over the water shortage issue. In several localities, residents have already carried out road blockades and sit-in protests demanding immediate relief. On Saturday, a large group of residents marched on foot to the residence of local MLA Ramesh Mendola while shouting slogans such as “Give us water.” Residents say drinking water is becoming unavailable Ward-75 councillor Kunal Solanki said many colonies and neighbourhoods in the ward continue to face severe water scarcity. According to him, the municipal corporation is unable to provide sufficient tankers, making regular water supply difficult. Several areas are still not connected to the Narmada pipeline network, forcing authorities to depend entirely on tanker-based supply. Residents say the current arrangements are failing to meet even basic drinking water needs during the peak summer season.