I miss Sushant, will be very difficult to live the rest of my life without him: Rhea Chakraborty
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty graced Day 2 of the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2023 as the keynote speaker for her session titled, 'Rising from the Ashes and Finding Herself.' Moderated by Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, she shed light on her life journey, her return to showbiz, and the challenges she faced post the tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.
Rhea, currently a gang leader on 'Roadies 19,' reflected on her experiences and mental health struggles, emphasizing the importance of understanding mental health issues.
During her session, Rhea looked back at the period when she faced severe trolling after the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. She shared her thoughts, saying, "I always believe that there are two sides of the story, and not everyone believed in that that day. Today, life has come to a full circle, and I am speaking to the media after 2020 for the first time. Because I think I wanted to and thought I was ready. But now that life is moving on, I want to move on, and nothing could have been better than the India Today Conclave. The new me is very different. I’ve been through a lot. I feel like an 80-year-old woman inside a 31-year-old woman’s body mentally at least."
Addressing the challenges she faced, Rhea stated, “Honestly, when I enter a room, I can see it in people’s faces. I can see people looking at me with pitiful eyes, thinking, 'How is she still standing?' while some others are like 'we are rooting for her, and she should go on.' I can hear the thoughts in their minds. Sometimes they are looking at me and thinking she doesn’t seem like a criminal. I can feel that thought at the same time. Does it matter to me? Absolutely not. I actually did not have a choice in that matter. It mattered to me; I wouldn't have been able to sit here today, talk to a journalist, or walk through my house if it did."
She emphasized the prevalent misunderstanding of mental health in society, especially when it comes to celebrities. Rhea commented, "The truth is that mental health is not understood in this country at all. We are making progress, and I am happy that the youth is talking about it, and India is moving on and talking and understanding mental health. But if someone is famous and has a mental health condition, people don’t understand."
Addressing her relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput, Rhea stated, “See, I could never know the truth about why he did what he did because I don’t live his life. But I do know the truth about him being mentally ill, about what he was going through. I miss Sushant. It is going to be very difficult to live the rest of my life without that friend, that partner, that companion."
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During the India Today Conclave, she expressed her aspirations, including her desire to continue in Bollywood despite the challenges faced. Rhea candidly discussed her experiences and the emotional journey she has undertaken, providing valuable insights into the complexities of mental health and societal expectations, especially in the public eye.
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MP HC sets up judicial commission to probe water contamination in Indore
Indore (PTI): The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday set up a commission of inquiry comprising a former HC judge to probe the issue of water contamination in city's Bhagirathpura, saying the matter requires probe by an independent, credible authority and "urgent judicial scrutiny".
It also directed the commission to submit an interim report after four weeks from the date of commencement of proceedings.
A division bench of Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi constituted the commission while hearing several public interest litigations (PILs) filed simultaneously regarding the deaths of several people in Bhagirathpura due to the consumption of contaminated water.
The HC reserved the order after hearing all the parties during the day, and released it late at night.
The state government on Tuesday told the HC that the deaths of 16 people in Indore's Bhagirathpura area was possibly linked to a month-long outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea caused by contaminated drinking water.
The government presented an audit report of 23 deaths from the current gastroenteritis epidemic in Bhagirathpura before the bench, suggesting that 16 of these fatalities may have been linked to the outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea caused by contaminated drinking water.
The report, prepared by a committee of five experts from the city's Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, stated that the deaths of four people in Bhagirathpura were unrelated to the outbreak, while no conclusion could be reached regarding the cause of death of three other people in the area.
During the hearing, the high court sought to know from the state government the scientific basis behind its report.
The division bench also expressed surprise at the state government's use of the term "verbal autopsy" in relation to the report, sarcastically stating that it had heard the term for the first time.
The HC expressed concern over the Bhagirathpura case, stating that the situation was "alarming," and noted that cases of people falling ill due to contaminated drinking water have also been reported in Mhow, near Indore.
In its order, the HC said the serious issue concerning contamination of the drinking water supply in Bhagirathpura area allegedly resulted in widespread health hazards to residents, including children and elderly persons.
According to the petitioners and media reports, death toll is about 30 till today, but the report depicts only 16 without any basis or record, it said.
It is averred that sewage mixing, leakage in the pipeline, and failure of civic authorities to maintain potable water standards have led to the outbreak of water-borne diseases. Photographs, medical reports, and complaints submitted to the authorities prima facie indicate a matter requiring urgent judicial scrutiny, the HC said.
"Considering the gravity of the allegation and affecting the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and the need for an independent fact-finding exercise, the Court is of the opinion that the matter requires investigation by an independent, credible authority," it said.
"Accordingly, we appoint Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta, former judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, a one-man commission of inquiry into the issues relating to water contamination in Bhagirathpura, Indore, and its impact on other areas of the city," the HC added.
As per the order, the commission shall inquire into and submit a report on the cause of contamination -- whether the drinking water supplied to Bhagirathpura was contaminated; and the source and nature of contamination (sewage ingress, industrial discharge, pipeline damage etc).
The panel will also probe the number of actual deaths of affected residents on account of contaminated water; find out the nature of disease reported and adequacy of medical response and preventive measures; suggest immediate steps required to ensure safe drinking water as well as long-term infrastructural and monitoring reforms.
It will also identify and fix responsibility upon the officers and officials found prima facie responsible for the Bhagirathpura water contamination incident, and suggest guidelines for compensation to affected residents, particularly vulnerable sections.
The commission shall have powers of a civil court for the purpose of summoning officials and witnesses; calling up records from the government department, hospitals, laboratories and civic bodies; ordering water quality testing through accredited laboratories; conducting spot inspections.
All state authorities involving district administration, Indore Municipal Corporation, public health engineering department and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board shall extend full co-operation and provide records as sought by the commission, it said.
The state government shall provide office space, staff, and logistical support to the commission, it said.
During the hearing in the day, the state government also presented a status report to the court in this matter.
According to reports, a total of 454 patients were admitted to local hospitals during the vomiting and diarrhea outbreak, of whom 441 have been discharged after treatment, and 11 are currently hospitalised.
According to officials, due to a leak in the municipal drinking water pipeline in Bhagirathpura, sewage from a toilet was also mixed in the water.
