New Delhi, May 29: The escalating water crisis in the capital has sparked intense political debate. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the government of manipulating data regarding the water shortage. AAP’s Delhi president, Saurabh Bhardwaj, claims that the Delhi government submitted false reports to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), concealing the true extent of the crisis.
Bhardwaj stated that the government asserts only 10 to 11 percent of Delhi is affected by the water crisis, while the reality is that approximately 30 to 40 percent of the city is grappling with severe water shortages.
He pointed out that many areas in the capital have not received regular water supply for several days, forcing residents to queue for water tankers. He alleged that the government is presenting misleading statistics to cover up its failures.
Bhardwaj demanded that Delhi’s water minister publicly disclose the list of areas that form the basis of the government’s claim regarding the limited impact of the water crisis. He indicated that if this list were made public, AAP could reveal numerous areas that have been intentionally excluded.
He emphasized that there has been a state of distress regarding water supply in Delhi for nearly a month, with many colonies experiencing disruptions and residents struggling for every drop.
Bhardwaj accused the government of misleading not only the people of Delhi but also the PMO by providing inaccurate information about the actual conditions. Meanwhile, Sanjeev Jha, an AAP senior leader and MLA from Burari, also criticized the BJP government.
Jha noted that while the Chief Minister is appealing on social media for people to provide water for birds—a commendable initiative—ensuring access to drinking water for Delhi residents should be the government’s primary responsibility.
He highlighted that many areas in the capital have not received supply from the Delhi Jal Board for the past 20 days, forcing people to push and shove for water tankers. Jha accused the government of being preoccupied with photo opportunities and social media posts while the public struggles for this basic necessity.
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