Vadodara, September 2, 2025: Water issues are escalating in Vadodara city, and one prominent example is the plight of Marutidham Society. Residents here have been tormented by contaminated and dirty water for the past one and a half months. The society is encircled by illegal hospitals, and a majority of its residents are loyal BJP voters, yet no resolution has come from BJP leaders or the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC). This situation has become a stark symbol of the city's water quality woes and political indifference.
Marutidham Society is located in a Vadodara neighborhood where residents are receiving filthy and polluted drinking water. According to locals, the water has a strange odor and visible particles. This has led to rising health issues among children and the elderly, such as stomach pains, skin diseases, and other illnesses. One resident said, "We've complained to the corporation multiple times, but no one listens. Corporation officials visited one and a half months ago, but there's been no action since."
The presence of illegal hospitals around the society is exacerbating the problem. Waste and wastewater from these hospitals are contaminating the water lines. Residents claim these hospitals operate in defiance of the law, increasing environmental and health risks in the surrounding area. In a city like Vadodara, where water problems frequently make headlines, this scenario is alarming. For instance, other parts of the city have also seen complaints about contaminated water, such as protests in the Nagarwada area over polluted supplies.
The issue becomes even more bizarre when it's revealed that most residents of Marutidham Society are staunch supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They voted for the BJP in recent elections and have repeatedly informed party leaders about their problems. However, local BJP leaders and the corporation—which is under BJP control—have provided no assistance. One resident remarked, "We're BJP voters, but our condition is dire. Where has the party vanished? They make promises during elections, but disappear when issues arise." The Vadodara Municipal Corporation is governed by the BJP, and water problems arise frequently there, such as when a corporator publicly bathed in protest. Despite this, the failure to resolve such local issues symbolizes political neglect.
Water quality and distribution problems in Vadodara are not new. Over the past few years, contaminated water complaints have surfaced in various city areas. The Congress party has also protested against the VMC, stating that water shortages and polluted distribution are harassing people. Even some BJP corporators have expressed frustration with their own party's administration over water issues, such as one who threatened to make officials drink the contaminated water. But in societies like Marutidham, the problem is more acute due to surrounding illegal constructions and hospitals, which heighten environmental risks.
Residents are now preparing for protests and legal action. They say that if no solution comes from the corporation and BJP, they will go to court. This isn't just a water issue—it's about political accountability and public health. In a developed city like Vadodara, such a situation is shameful and demands immediate resolution.
For more information on this issue, contact local authorities and register your complaints. If such problems persist, they will impact the city's development.