Bhopal Disaster: 36 Years in the Shadow of Tragedy

By Lalit Shastri

Bhopal Disaster 36 Years

by Lalit Shastri

5 out of 5

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On the night of December 2, 1984, a toxic gas leak from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, killed over 5,000 people and injured hundreds of thousands more. It is considered one of the worst industrial disasters in history.

Thirty-six years later, the scars of the Bhopal disaster remain. The survivors continue to suffer from health problems, and the environment is still contaminated. Justice for the victims has been elusive, and the company responsible for the disaster has yet to be held fully accountable.

The Disaster

The Bhopal disaster was caused by a leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from the UCIL plant. The gas is highly toxic and can cause respiratory failure, blindness, and other serious health problems.

The leak occurred when water entered a storage tank containing MIC. The water reacted with the MIC, creating a runaway reaction that released a cloud of toxic gas into the atmosphere.

The gas cloud spread over the city of Bhopal, affecting thousands of people. Many people were killed instantly, while others died in the days and weeks that followed. The survivors continue to suffer from a variety of health problems, including respiratory problems, cancer, and birth defects.

Aftermath

The Bhopal disaster had a devastating impact on the city of Bhopal and its residents. The city's economy was crippled, and many people lost their homes and livelihoods.

The disaster also had a profound impact on the environment. The gas leak contaminated the soil and water, and the effects of the contamination are still being felt today.

The Struggle for Justice

The survivors of the Bhopal disaster have been fighting for justice for over three decades. They have filed lawsuits against UCIL and the Indian government, and they have staged protests and demonstrations.

However, justice has been elusive. UCIL has never been held fully accountable for the disaster, and the Indian government has failed to provide adequate compensation to the victims.

Lalit Shastri's Book

Lalit Shastri's book, Bhopal Disaster: 36 Years in the Shadow of Tragedy, is a powerful and moving account of the disaster and its aftermath. Shastri was a survivor of the disaster, and he has dedicated his life to fighting for justice for the victims.

Shastri's book is a must-read for anyone interested in environmentalism, social justice, or the history of India. It is a story of human suffering, but it is also a story of hope and resilience.

The Bhopal disaster is a tragedy that continues to haunt India. The survivors are still suffering, and the environment is still contaminated. Justice for the victims has yet to be achieved.

Lalit Shastri's book is an important contribution to the ongoing struggle for justice. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of industrial disasters, and it is a call to action for all of us to work towards a more just and sustainable world.

Bhopal Disaster 36 Years

by Lalit Shastri

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	884 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	85 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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