Lucknow, Jan. 1 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government over the deaths and illnesses caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore. He also questioned the credibility of cleanliness awards and the government's claims on river rejuvenation.

Reacting to the incident in which at least four people died, and over 140 fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the SP chief said it was shocking that such a tragedy occurred in a city repeatedly projected as India's cleanest. "We have heard many times that some cities in the country have received several awards for cleanliness. Indore is one such city, yet the drinking wa...