Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:30 [IST]
Last Update: Monday, May 19, 2025 17:23 [IST]
GANGTOK, : State BJP on Monday demanded immediate restoration of drinking water
supply to the people in Gangtok.
“As
Sikkim commemorates 50 years of its integration into India, its capital Gangtok
is grappling with a severe drinking water crisis that has left residents
helpless and exposed a glaring failure of governance. Repeated disruptions in
water supply, unannounced maintenance activities such as water tank cleaning,
and poor communication have disrupted daily life - affecting both residents and
tourists alike,” said the State BJP in a media statement.
The
State BJP added that the drinking water crisis has taken a grave toll on
healthcare services. The dialysis unit at the New STNM Hospital is functioning
at minimal capacity due to the water shortage, forcing poor patients to skip
critical treatments or turn to costly private alternatives, putting lives at
risk, said the party.
“The
people of Gangtok are demanding urgent action. They want immediate restoration
of regular drinking water supply, clear and timely communication prior to any
service disruptions, full restoration of the dialysis unit with adequate staff
and supplies, and a thorough investigation into the failure and accountability
for those responsible.”
“This
crisis is a stark reminder: milestone celebrations mean little when citizens
are deprived of the most basic necessity — clean drinking water,” said the
Sikkim BJP.
