Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors protested against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house over the ongoing water crisis in the capital. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi accused BJP councillors of disrupting House proceedings, noting that the session, intended for discussing monsoon preparations and drain cleaning, was affected.
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri led a demonstration with party workers regarding the water shortage. Meanwhile, residents of Okhla Phase 2 and Kusumpur Pahari received water supply through tankers, offering some relief. However, locals reported ongoing issues with dirty tap water and inconsistent supply.
Virendra Pandit, a resident, mentioned, “There is a slight improvement in water supply, but the crisis persists. We have been receiving dirty water through taps for the past few years, so we aren’t using it.”
In another development, AAP Minister Atishi, who began a hunger strike on June 22 demanding Haryana release Delhi’s water share, was hospitalized due to deteriorating health. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Atishi at Lok Nayak Hospital, where she was admitted to the ICU.
AAP alleges that Haryana is providing Delhi with 100 million gallons per day less water than agreed, affecting 28 lakh residents. Despite recent rainfall offering temporary respite, the water crisis remains a critical concern.
Earlier, AAP leader Sanjay Singh announced the end of Atishi’s hunger strike but pledged to continue raising the issue in Parliament and appealed to the Prime Minister to address Delhi’s water needs.