Political Controversy Erupts Over Dead Fish Found in Yamuna River Ahead of Chhath Festival

Sonia Vihar, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : A significant political controversy has emerged in Delhi following the discovery of numerous dead fish in the Yamuna River, particularly in the Sonia Vihar area. This incident comes just before the Chhath festival, raising alarms among local officials and the government.

Delhi government minister Pravesh Verma has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of orchestrating a plot to tarnish the government’s image. He claims that certain individuals deliberately brought dead fish from local markets and disposed of them in the river to create a negative narrative ahead of the festival. In response, Verma has instructed the Irrigation and Flood Control Department to file a complaint with the Delhi police and initiate an FIR against the unidentified perpetrators.

On November 12, Somnath Kashyap, the executive engineer of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, sent a letter to the local police station requesting an FIR against unknown individuals. The letter highlighted the upcoming Chhath festival, scheduled for November 15 and 16, where a significant number of devotees are expected to gather along the riverbanks for worship.

The letter emphasized that the actions of these unidentified individuals appear aimed solely at damaging the reputation of the Delhi government, which is organizing large-scale celebrations for the festival. Such acts not only hurt the religious sentiments of many devotees but also seek to undermine the government’s efforts.

The department has urged the police to investigate and identify those involved in these unlawful and socially unacceptable activities. They are seeking strict legal action against anyone found guilty of attempting to offend the religious sentiments of the community and tarnish the government’s image.

The Delhi government has stated that extensive arrangements have been made for the Chhath festival this year, including cleanliness, security, and facilities for devotees at the riverbanks. They view the disposal of dead fish as a deliberate attempt to discredit these efforts.