**Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 41 Years of Injustice and Struggle**
Forty-one years have passed since the devastating Bhopal gas disaster, yet survivors continue to fight for justice and accountability. Recently, survivors' organisations accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of protecting Union Carbide and Dow Chemical from accountability and obstructing justice.¹ ²
**A Disaster that Shook the Nation**
The Bhopal gas tragedy, which occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, was one of the world's worst industrial disasters. The highly toxic methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide Corporation's pesticide unit in Bhopal, killing at least 5,479 people and maiming thousands for life.³ ⁴ ⁵
**Survivors' Organisations Speak Out**
Four organisations representing the survivors of the disaster held a press conference on the 41st anniversary of the tragedy, presenting a "Bhopal Survivors' Chargesheet against the BJP". They alleged that the BJP has consistently served the interests of US corporations over those of Indian citizens and has betrayed the survivors of the disaster.
**Accusations Against the BJP**
The organisations accused the BJP of protecting Union Carbide's local management from charges of poisoning water around the factory and of writing a legal opinion absolving Dow Chemical of its environmental liabilities in Bhopal. They also alleged that the BJP has allowed Dow Chemical to expand its business in India despite being legally forbidden.
**The Fight for Justice Continues**
Despite the passage of 41 years, the fight for justice and accountability continues. The survivors' organisations are determined to hold those responsible for the disaster accountable and to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.
**The Need for Action**
The Indian government must take immediate action to address the grievances of the survivors and to ensure that justice is served. The BJP must be held accountable for its actions, and the interests of Indian citizens must be protected.
Forty-one years have passed since the devastating Bhopal gas disaster, yet survivors continue to fight for justice and accountability. Recently, survivors' organisations accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of protecting Union Carbide and Dow Chemical from accountability and obstructing justice.¹ ²
**A Disaster that Shook the Nation**
The Bhopal gas tragedy, which occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, was one of the world's worst industrial disasters. The highly toxic methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide Corporation's pesticide unit in Bhopal, killing at least 5,479 people and maiming thousands for life.³ ⁴ ⁵
**Survivors' Organisations Speak Out**
Four organisations representing the survivors of the disaster held a press conference on the 41st anniversary of the tragedy, presenting a "Bhopal Survivors' Chargesheet against the BJP". They alleged that the BJP has consistently served the interests of US corporations over those of Indian citizens and has betrayed the survivors of the disaster.
**Accusations Against the BJP**
The organisations accused the BJP of protecting Union Carbide's local management from charges of poisoning water around the factory and of writing a legal opinion absolving Dow Chemical of its environmental liabilities in Bhopal. They also alleged that the BJP has allowed Dow Chemical to expand its business in India despite being legally forbidden.
**The Fight for Justice Continues**
Despite the passage of 41 years, the fight for justice and accountability continues. The survivors' organisations are determined to hold those responsible for the disaster accountable and to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.
**The Need for Action**
The Indian government must take immediate action to address the grievances of the survivors and to ensure that justice is served. The BJP must be held accountable for its actions, and the interests of Indian citizens must be protected.