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40 years after the Bhopal gas tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, the government had decided to shift the toxic waste of the Union Carbide factory to another place and burn it. Due to which, on Thursday (January 2), the waste was sent to the waste deposit unit of Pithampur Industrial Area so that it could be burnt, but people started protesting against it and blocked the roads. After which Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held a high-level meeting late at night.
After this, respecting the public sentiments, CM Dr. Mohan Yadav decided not to burn Union Carbide's waste in Pithampur for the time being. Late on Friday night, he called a meeting of officials and public representatives and also announced that the government will not tolerate any harm to the public at any cost.
What did CM Mohan Yadav say?
Dr Mohan Yadav shared a post on his social media handle X and said, 'Our government has taken cognizance of the Pithampur incident. Our government respects public welfare, public interest and public sentiments. In compliance with the order of the Hon'ble High Court, Union Carbide's waste has been transported to Pithampur.'
'Respecting public sentiments, all the circumstances and practical difficulties will be apprised before the Hon'ble High Court. In this regard, an urgent meeting was held with Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla, cabinet colleagues Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP state president VD Sharma, Dhar MLA Neena Vikram Verma, Chief Secretary and other high officials.'
Further, the CM said that I appeal to the public not to believe any rumours or misleading news. I and my government are with you.
Let us tell you that chemical waste was accumulated in the Union Carbide plant premises in Bhopal for the last 40 years, which has been taken to Pithampur on the orders of the court. This waste is to be burnt in Ramki Industries. This attempt by the government has been opposed in Pithampur and other places including Indore. In Pithampur, two youths even tried to commit suicide.
