Indore Falls from Top Cleanliness Rank, Congress Criticizes Mayor

Indore had held the top spot in India's cleanliness rankings for eight consecutive years, earning national praise for its municipal initiatives. However, the most recent survey placed the city and nearby Dewalpur in second place, a noticeable drop from its previous position. The Congress party has used the decline to launch a critique of the mayor and the municipal corporation, demanding accountability for the slip in standards. Critics also point to the Bagirathpur water scandal as a factor that has tarnished Indore's reputation in the public eye.