Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti has criticized the Madhya Pradesh government following a water contamination crisis in Indore that led to multiple deaths and illnesses. Bharti stated that officials "sitting on chairs" failed to ensure basic drinking water while enjoying bottled water themselves. She demanded "atonement or punishment" for those responsible, emphasizing that compensation does not replace lost lives and calling the incident a "shame" for the state and its "cleanest city" reputation. The state government announced compensation for the victims' families.