New Delhi: Delhis Water Minister Atishi concluded her hunger strike on Tuesday after her health worsened, leading to her hospitalization, according to statements by party MP Sanjay Singh. Atishi had undertaken the hunger strike to protest against the Haryana governments alleged failure to release Delhis share of water, exacerbating the water crisis in the national capital. Her decision to end the strike came amidst concerns over her declining health, prompting medical intervention. Atishis hunger strike highlighted the ongoing water supply disputes between Delhi and neighboring states, emphasizing the critical nature of water management in the region. Delhis Water Minister Atishi has been admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, following a deterioration in her health during an indefinite hunger strike. Atishi had been protesting against the Haryana governments alleged failure to release Delhis rightful share of water, exacerbating a water crisis in the national capital.Atishi on hunger strike Atishis hunger strike, now in its fifth day, intensified as she demanded that Haryana release 100 million gallons per day (MGD) of water allocated to Delhi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) reported that her health had rapidly declined, prompting doctors to advise immediate hospitalization due to dangerously low blood pressure and blood sugar levels.AAP shared about this on X The AAP, in a statement, underscored Atishis commitment to securing water rights for Delhis residents, emphasizing that she was risking her health to draw attention to the critical issue. Atishi vowed to continue her hunger strike until Haryana complies with the water sharing agreement and opens the gates of the Hathnikund Barrage. AAP X handle informed about her health and said, Her blood sugar level dropped to 43 at midnight and to 36 at 3 AM, after which LNJP Hospital doctors advised immediate hospitalization. See post here 🚨 Water Minister Atishis health deteriorates 🚨Her blood sugar level dropped to 43 at midnight and to 36 at 3 AM, after which LNJP Hospital doctors advised immediate hospitalization. She has not eaten anything for the last five days and is on an indefinite hunger strike… pic.twitter.com/nl5iTfnwnT— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 24, 2024AAP accused Haryana The AAP has accused Haryana of withholding water, causing severe hardships for approximately 28 lakh residents in Delhi, who are now heavily reliant on water tankers amidst scorching temperatures and ongoing heat waves. The situation has escalated as Delhiites face increasingly dire water shortages, highlighting the urgent need for resolution between the neighboring states. Atishis hospitalization marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for water security in Indias capital city.AAP ministers seek urgent solution On Monday, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that Delhi cabinet ministers have penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the urgent need for resolving the water crisis in the national capital as a top priority.
