7 lakh worth milk dumped in River, debate intensifies
Viral video shows milk dumped into river
Bhopal | Desk: A video is rapidly going viral on social media, in which thousands of liters of milk can be seen being poured into the Narmada River during a religious ritual. This incident has sparked a fresh debate across the country regarding faith, environmental responsibility, and the misuse of resources.
According to the video shared on X, approximately 11,000 liters of milk were discharged directly into the river via a tanker.
It is estimated that the market value of this milk lies somewhere between ₹5.5 lakh and ₹7.5 lakh. The video shows a large number of devotees and priests participating in this ritual.
As soon as the video circulated on the internet, public outrage erupted. Critics argue that in a country where malnutrition remains a major issue, such wastage of food resourcesalong with the potential harm caused to the river's ecosystem is unjustifiable.
Social media users posted scathing comments, labeling the act as "environmental destruction."
Some individuals have demanded that the government intervene in such practices to safeguard the health of the river and to promote public awareness.
Conversely, supporters maintain that this constitutes an integral part of their ancient religious traditions and faith. For the time being, this incident has once again brought to the fore the inherent conflict between tradition and modern civic responsibility within a developing society.
