The city of Kolkata witnessed 11 deaths due to electrocution following heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. Exposed wires on inundated streets reportedly turned into death traps. Critics have termed the incident a consequence of civic apathy and misgovernance. The state government, led by Mamata Banerjee, is facing accusations of negligence for failing to take adequate measures despite a prior flood alert from the meteorological department. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the government ignored warnings and that Kolkata Corporation wires were responsible. A Union Minister stated, "Mamata Banerjee always tries to purchase the life of the people." The government has announced compensation and job offers for affected families. The persisting problem of crumbling infrastructure and poorly maintained electrical insulation in Kolkata has been highlighted, with claims that it is unique among metropolitan cities in the country.
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