India, Nov. 13 -- Indore mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava has maintained that the city remains at the top of India's cleanliness rankings, challenging critics to wait for the detailed scorecard of the Centre's Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26.

Speaking to news agency Press Trust of India (PTI), Bhargava claimed that Indore had secured the highest marks in the National Clean City category, despite not figuring among the top three winners announced on Wednesday.

"Those who are saying that Indore has lost its top position in the national cleanliness survey should tell us what our position is. Let the score sheet be released, everything will become clear," the mayor said.

He said Indore was awarded second position in the newly introduced 'Swachh...