Mithila Mahato, a 66-year-old resident of Sundradi village in West Bengal's Purulia district has been living in a toilet! She covers the pot with a piece of cloth and sleeps cramped inside the 4 feet by 3 feet toilet. When the matter coming to light just days ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, ruling TMC and opposition BJP were quick to shift blame. The administration has assured Mithila of timely solution. Until then, this tiny toilet is Mithila's home...Producer/Editor: Shohini Bose

Source: The Telegraph May 07, 2024 17:10 UTC