The Election Commission of India has been navigating various responsibilities regarding the special intensive revision of voter lists, known as SIR, but a recent official photograph unexpectedly shifted public attention elsewhere. On a Friday evening, a joint picture of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi was posted online. While the commission used the platform X to brief the public on meeting outcomes and decisions, social media users quickly bypassed the official agenda to focus on the water bottles sitting on the conference table.
The viral water bottles that caught public attention
Instead of the typical plastic bottles often seen in official gatherings, the table featured small glass bottles bearing the brand name ‘Aava’. According to available details, these are 250-milliliter glass containers. On platforms like Amazon, an 8-pack of these bottles is listed at ₹999, which breaks down to roughly ₹125 per individual bottle. Calculated per liter, the cost scales up to around ₹500 for the water. This simple arithmetic immediately triggered widespread discussion and debate across social media platforms. However, the mere presence of these bottles in the photograph does not automatically confirm how or at what exact rate the commission procured them for the meeting.
Background of the Aava Natural Mineral Water brand
The brand at the center of the discussion, Aava Natural Mineral Water, is an Indian label founded back in 2005 by Behram Mehta, who serves as the managing director of the company. The enterprise markets its product as natural mineral water sourced directly from underground reserves, containing essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. The company maintains that its water originates from natural aquifers located within the Aravalli region.
Claims regarding the Aravalli Hills source
According to company documentation, the brand was launched in 2005 after identifying a natural water source within the Taranga Hills of the Aravalli mountain range. The company positions itself as Western India's pioneering bottled natural mineral water brand. The makers emphasize that the premium pricing is tied to the natural source and mineral composition rather than just the exterior glass packaging. Nevertheless, the appearance of these bottles during a high-profile election commission meeting has turned into a talking point regarding official hospitality choices.
