India: Minister criticised for peeing in public

A minister from India’s ruling party has been criticised for urinating in the open, despite a government drive to persuade people to use toilets. Video of Ram Shinde relieving himself in a field in Maharashtra went viral on World Toilet Day. Opponents said it proves PM Narendra Modi’s cleanliness campaign has failed.  But the minister […]

A minister from India’s ruling party has been criticised for urinating in the open, despite a government drive to persuade people to use toilets.

Video of Ram Shinde relieving himself in a field in Maharashtra went viral on World Toilet Day.

Opponents said it proves PM Narendra Modi’s cleanliness campaign has failed. 

But the minister said he had to answer the call of nature because he felt unwell – and couldn’t find a toilet.

Mr Shinde is state minister for water conservation.