BJP Women Workers Protest Against AAP Over Water Crisis in Delhi

  • May 30, 2024, 7:35 p.m.

New Delhi, May 30, 2024 - Women workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Education Minister Atishi, voicing their dissatisfaction with the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government’s handling of the ongoing water crisis in the capital.

The demonstrators, holding placards and chanting slogans, criticised the administration for failing to provide adequate water supply to several areas, saying that this had severely affected daily life. They demanded immediate action and accountability from the AAP government, urging them to resolve the crisis and ensure consistent water availability for all residents of Delhi.

The protest comes at a time when Delhi is grappling with an acute water scarcity, sparking outrage against government negligence. The BJP women workers, in the presence of the Delhi unit chief of the saffron party Virendra Sachdeva, broke empty earthen pots as a mark of protest, and alleged that the entire city is troubled by the water crisis caused by the corruption of the Kejriwal government.

In response to the crisis, Minister Atishi stated, “We have set up a war room in Delhi Jal Board for water tanker supply. It will be headed by a senior IAS officer. Those who need a water tanker in their area can call on number ‘1916’. From June 5, in all 11 water zones of Delhi, one ADM-level (Addl district magistrate) and SDM-level (subdivisional magistrate) officer will be stationed to make quick response teams to resolve any water shortage issues.”

Despite these measures, the water crisis in Delhi continues to be a pressing issue. The city’s population has surged by 15 percent over the last decade, resulting in an overall shortfall of about 290 MGD in water supply. The percentage of “unaccounted for water,” which includes leakages, theft, and non-payment of dues, has risen sharply from 45 percent in 2015 to 58 percent in 2022-2023.

The BJP women workers’ protest highlights the urgency of the situation and the need for the government to take swift and effective measures to address the water crisis in Delhi.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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