Indore Bureau. In a significant development amid the ongoing deadlock over Indore’s sanitation system, a high-level meeting held at Residency Kothi on Wednesday marked a major turnaround. In the presence of Madhya Pradesh State Sanitation Workers Commission Chairman (Cabinet rank) Pratap Karosia, Collector Shivam Verma and Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal, representatives of municipal employee unions and Valmiki community panchayats distanced themselves from the agitation and assured full cooperation to the civic administration.
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner Prakhar Singh along with union and panchayat representatives including Liladhar Karosia, Lekhraj Narwale, Bablu Ved, Vivek Karosia, Mahesh Gohar, Babulal Sirsiya and other office-bearers. The objective was to preserve Indore’s sanitation system and the positive image the city has built across the country.
Unions distance themselves from the agitation
Commission Chairman Pratap Karosia said that in the present circumstances affecting Indore’s sanitation system and the city’s image, all four panchayats of Indore and the employee union organisations stand with the municipal corporation. “The unions and community organisations are not part of this agitation. These organisations have no connection with or support for the said activities,” he clarified.
Karosia said activities harming Indore’s sanitation system and the city’s image would not be accepted under any circumstances. He added that all trade unions and the four panchayats of Indore have sent a clear message to such elements that no attempt to disrupt the city’s sanitation system will be supported. The employee organisations and panchayats will discharge their responsibilities in the city’s interest while maintaining coordination with the municipal administration.
Collector warns of action against those tarnishing the city’s image
Collector Shivam Verma said the reputation Indore has earned across the country in sanitation is a collective responsibility to protect. “Any act that disrupts the sanitation system or tarnishes Indore’s image will be taken seriously, and necessary action will follow as per the rules,” he said. The Collector added that meaningful and positive discussions were held with the union and panchayat representatives, who assured the administration of full cooperation.
Commissioner: sanitation’s prestige will be protected
Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal said all organisations and panchayats stated clearly in the meeting that they do not support the activities of the past two days that affected the city’s sanitation system and Indore’s image. “Indore leads the country in sanitation, and to protect this prestige, the municipal administration, employee organisations and all community panchayats will work together,” he said.
The Commissioner said that keeping the city’s sanitation system running smoothly and citizens’ interests as the top priority, all employee organisations and panchayats have assured coordination and cooperation with the administration. Indore’s sanitation system will not be allowed to suffer under any circumstances, and all stakeholders will discharge their responsibilities in the city’s interest.
The meeting concluded with the organisations and panchayat representatives committing to maintain the city’s sanitation system, coordinate with the municipal administration, and give top priority to the city’s cleanliness and dignity.
Source: Jansampark, Madhya Pradesh
