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Politics
Bhopal Water Billing Row: Congress Accuses Mayor of Private Agency Profits
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:45 PM
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In Bhopal, Congress leaders have challenged the mayor over alleged excessive water charges collected by private agencies in bulk water connection colonies.
In Bhopal, a dispute has erupted between Congress representatives and the city mayor over water billing practices in bulk connection colonies.
Congress members, led by activist Aniv Barolia, claim that private agencies are collecting surplus charges and cutting off taps to enforce payments.
The mayor has defended the billing system, stating that charges are justified and that the agencies are operating under municipal regulations.
The controversy highlights concerns over transparency and accountability in municipal water management.
The city administration has called for a review of the billing process, while Congress demands a probe into alleged overcharging.
Congress members, led by activist Aniv Barolia, claim that private agencies are collecting surplus charges and cutting off taps to enforce payments.
The mayor has defended the billing system, stating that charges are justified and that the agencies are operating under municipal regulations.
The controversy highlights concerns over transparency and accountability in municipal water management.
The city administration has called for a review of the billing process, while Congress demands a probe into alleged overcharging.