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Kolkata residents face prolonged water crisis amid allegations of discriminatory supply
A residential colony in Kolkata has been without regular tap water for 50 days, with residents claiming the municipal authorities are deliberately neglecting their area. The water shortage has forced families to rely on alternative sources and purchase supplies at inflated prices.
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Residents of a Kolkata colony have been grappling with an acute water shortage lasting over seven weeks, sparking accusations that local water authorities are deliberately withholding supply to their neighbourhood. Homes have been left with little to no access to piped water, forcing families to depend on groundwater extraction, tanker deliveries, and water purchased from private vendors at premium rates. The prolonged crisis has impacted daily life, from sanitation to cooking and drinking water availability. Residents have alleged that similar localities in the city continue to receive regular water supplies, suggesting a pattern of deliberate discrimination against their area. Local officials have not yet provided a clear timeline for restoration of normal supply or addressed the allegations of biased distribution. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with water management infrastructure in India's cities and questions about equitable service delivery across different neighbourhoods.