Indore, Dec. 31 -- The issue of deaths allegedly caused by consumption of contaminated water in Bhopal and Indore has intensified, with the Congress launching a sharp attack on the state government, accusing it of gross negligence and administrative failure.

Senior Congress leader and former minister PC Sharma alleged that the incident occurred due to the government's failure to ensure safe drinking water for citizens. He demanded that the families of those who lost their lives be provided a compensation of Rs 1 crore each, along with a government job for one member of every affected family.

"The deaths caused by drinking contaminated water are a result of the government's negligence. The families of the deceased must be given justice. ...