AAP demands police patrols for Delhi's water pipelines, BJP holds Kejriwal responsible

As Delhi grapples with an acute water shortage, Water Minister Atishi took proactive steps on Monday by reaching out to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, requesting enhanced patrolling of major water pipelines across the national capital.

Atishi emphasized need for police

In a letter addressed to the commissioner, Atishi emphasized the critical need for police presence to safeguard the city's vital water infrastructure over the next 15 days. "I am writing to request the deployment of police personnel to patrol and protect our major pipelines for the next 15 days," she stated in her communication.

मैंने दिल्ली पुलिस कमिश्नर को पत्र लिख कर आग्रह किया है कि दिल्ली के मेन वाटर पाइपलाइन नेटवर्क को पुलिस द्वारा सुरक्षा दी जाये। https://t.co/ktVOzu943y pic.twitter.com/u4P7b1P7f2

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) June 16, 2024

Water shortage in Delhi 

Highlighting the importance of preventing tampering and sabotage of water pipelines, Atishi underscored, "At this juncture, any foul play and sabotage will worsen the already difficult water shortage being faced by the people of Delhi."

AAP wanted to meet Union Jal Shakti Minister 

Meanwhile, members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sought to escalate the issue by attempting to meet Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil at his residence in Delhi. AAP MLA Rakhi Birla expressed disappointment over not finding the minister there, stating, "We want to request that the minister pay attention to the issue of water shortages in Delhi."

#WATCH | AAP MLA Dilip Pandey says "We came here to meet Minister CR Patil to find a solution for the issue of water crisis in Delhi. We got to know that he is not here and we will not be able to meet him today. If the Jal Shakti Minister does interstate coordination, the issue… pic.twitter.com/w3TyI5irzU

— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2024

BJP criticized AAP govt for water crisis

However, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat from West Delhi criticized the AAP government, attributing blame for the water crisis to mismanagement within the Delhi administration. She pointed out complaints from residents of Dwarka about inadequate water supply and increased costs of private tankers due to unavailable government alternatives. "The Delhi government is blaming other state governments for the water shortage, whereas the problem lies within their department," Sehrawat remarked critically, urging Atishi to address the crisis effectively as a minister in the Delhi government.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the water shortage in Delhi, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj says, "... This is not a natural problem, it has been created by the AAP. Delhi has sufficient water, and Haryana is releasing more water than agreed upon. In just 10 years, AAP has taken Delhi Jal Board from a… pic.twitter.com/Tn6212uN2E

— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2024