History Daily The Bhopal Disaster
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Dec 3, 2024 The podcast unfolds the chilling events of December 3, 1984, when Bhopal was engulfed by a toxic gas cloud, creating chaos and life-altering impacts. It tracks the rise of Union Carbide and the hopeful dreams of local workers, contrasted with crucial safety warnings overlooked by authorities. A dedicated journalist struggles to expose the plant's dangers, highlighting the indifference toward his findings. Finally, the harrowing stories of survivors illustrate the lingering health effects and the ongoing quest for justice against a backdrop of denial and insufficient compensation.
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Bhopal Tragedy
- In Bhopal, a mother's baby starts choking amidst a strange mist.
- She flees with her baby, joining a panicked crowd escaping the toxic haze.
Hope and Despair
- A teenage boy seeks work at the new Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, hoping for a better life.
- The factory promises jobs and prosperity as part of India's Green Revolution.
Unheeded Warnings
- Journalist Rajkumar Keswani investigates Union Carbide after his friend dies from phosgene exposure.
- He publishes articles warning about safety lapses, but his concerns are ignored.
