--- title: "Gurugram waterlogging: BJP MP blames Congress, suggests tunnels" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/gurugram-waterlogging-bjp-mp-blames-congress-suggests-tunnels" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/gurugram-waterlogging-bjp-mp-blames-congress-suggests-tunnels" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/gurugram-waterlogging-bjp-mp-blames-congress-suggests-tunnels.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/gurugram-waterlogging-bjp-mp-blames-congress-suggests-tunnels" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-08-26T08:45:30.389Z" source_reported: "2026-08-26T06:47:44.000Z" updated: "2026-08-26T08:45:30.389Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 50 hype_score: 40 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-26T08:07:04.477Z" --- # Gurugram waterlogging: BJP MP blames Congress, suggests tunnels *Rao Inderjit Singh's comments come after heavy rains caused disruptions and a sinkhole opened.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing and hedging in digests. - Craft 50 of 100, higher is better. Quotes and specific details are present, but the political back-and-forth is not fully explored. - Hype 40 of 100, lower is better. Headline focuses on political blame, while the article details infrastructure issues. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Heavy rainfall caused significant waterlogging and disruptions across Gurugram. - BJP MP Rao Inderjit Singh blamed development during the Congress era for the waterlogging. - Singh suggested constructing underground tunnels along old drainage routes to channel rainwater. - The Congress party criticised Singh, pointing to his own time as MP. Gurugram experienced severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions following heavy rainfall. A sinkhole also opened on a service road at IFFCO Chowk after a master sewer line collapsed. The waterlogging has been a recurring issue in the city. ## Divergent accounts of responsibility BJP MP Rao Inderjit Singh stated that construction over old drainage routes during the Congress era is the primary reason for Gurugram's waterlogging. He told reporters that current measures are a 'band-aid' solution and that underground tunnels, similar to metro construction, should be built along old drainage paths to channel water towards the Yamuna. The Congress party responded by noting that Singh himself was a minister during periods he blamed for the city's infrastructure issues. Reports from India Today and Tribune India mention the Congress's counter-argument. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports mention the sinkhole that opened on a service road at IFFCO Chowk following the collapse of a master sewer line, a detail reported by Hindustan Times. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 29% (2) - Right: 71% (5) 1 of 8 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-26T08:07:04.477Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-26T09:30:29.935Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports highlighted BJP MP Rao Inderjit Singh's explanation for Gurugram's waterlogging. Hindustan Times reported Singh's suggestion to construct underground tunnels along old drainage routes, comparing them to metro construction, as a long-term fix. The Economic Times also carried Singh's explanation that rapid urban development over traditional drainage channels during the Congress era disrupted natural water flow, leading to flooding. Both reports noted his description of current measures as a 'Band-Aid' fix. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on the political exchange surrounding the waterlogging. NDTV reported Haryana MP Dharambir Singh's statement that planning from 60 years ago was flawed due to the city's pace of growth. Tribune India and India Today reported that Rao Inderjit Singh blamed the Congress regime for the waterlogging, with India Today adding that the Congress party hit back, citing Singh's own tenure as MP. The digest from Aajtak noted Singh's criticism of relief efforts and the ensuing political battle. Dainik Bhaskar's digest also reported Singh directly blaming the previous Congress government for the problem due to a lack of planned development. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 6 - unknown: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/india-news/gurugram-waterlogging-rain-wait-till-2047-all-will-be-fixed-haryana-mp-dharambir-singh-tells-sinking-gurugram-11960297) — "Wait Till 2047. All Will Be Fixed": Haryana MP To NDTV As Gurugram Sinks - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/gurugram-waterlogging-rao-inderjit-blames-congress-party-hits-back-citing-his-own-tenure) — Gurugram waterlogging: Rao Inderjit blames Congress, party hits back citing his own tenure - The Tribune - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjp-mp-rao-inderjit-singh-blames-congress-era-for-gurgaon-rain-chaos-he-was-a-minister-then-too-101787722526813.html) — BJP MP Rao Inderjit Singh blames Congress era for Gurugram rain chaos, pitches tunnel fix - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/india/haryana/story/gurugram-rain-waterlogging-rao-inderjit-singh-band-aid-solution-congress-attack-ntc-ksrj-dskc-2630115-2026-08-26) — Congress-BJP Tussle over Gurugram Waterlogging; MP Says Stopgap Measures Won't Solve Problem - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/cities/gurugram/story/gurugram-waterlogging-rao-inderjit-singh-congress-old-drains-underground-tunnels-2980042-2026-08-26) — Gurugram MP calls waterlogging a Congress-era mess. His own tenure began in 2009 - [Dainik Bhaskar](https://bhaskar.com/g/local/haryana/gurugram/news/waterlogging-rao-inderjit-singh-congress-drainage-statement-gurugram-138839065.html) — Politics over Gurugram Waterlogging: Surjewala Says BJP Turned IT Hub Into a 'Flood Hub', Rao Inderjit Counters: Congress Responsible for Waterlogging - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/were-band-aid-fixing-congress-era-woes-mp-inderjit-singh-explains-why-gurugram-keeps-flooding/videoshow/133527088.cms) — 'We're 'band-aid' fixing congress era woes': MP Inderjit Singh explains why Gurugram keeps flooding - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/were-band-aid-fixing-congress-era-woes-mp-inderjit-singh-explains-why-gurugram-keeps-flooding/videoshow/133527088.cms) — 'We're 'band-aid' fixing congress era woes': MP Inderjit Singh explains why Gurugram keeps flooding - The Economic Times Video ## Questions **What caused the waterlogging in Gurugram?** BJP MP Rao Inderjit Singh attributed the recurring waterlogging to development that occurred over old drainage routes during the Congress era. He suggested that construction during that period disrupted the natural flow of water, leading to the current problems. **What solution did Rao Inderjit Singh propose?** Rao Inderjit Singh proposed constructing underground tunnels along the routes of old drains. He suggested these tunnels would channel rainwater towards the Yamuna river, likening the proposed structure to those built for the metro system. **How did the Congress party respond to Rao Inderjit Singh's comments?** The Congress party responded by pointing out that Rao Inderjit Singh himself was a minister during the periods he blamed for Gurugram's infrastructure issues. Reports also indicate the party alleged that Gurugram's infrastructure has collapsed under the current government. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/gurugram-waterlogging-bjp-mp-blames-congress-suggests-tunnels. 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