AAP accuses BJP govt. of failing to provide water, stages protest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest in Delhi, accusing the BJP government of failing to provide adequate water supply during the summer. AAP leaders criticized the government for not addressing the ongoing water shortage, which has left residents struggling. They called for immediate action from the Water Minister and highlighted the significant shortfall in water production.
- ▪AAP staged a matka-phod protest outside the Delhi Jal Board office due to water shortages.
- ▪The party accused the BJP government of failing to ensure adequate water supply during peak summer.
- ▪DJB officials reported a shortfall of around 100 million gallons per day against expected production.
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Amid an ongoing water shortage in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday staged a matka-phod protest outside the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) office in Mayur Vihar Phase 2, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of “failing” to ensure adequate water supply during the peak summer season. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar said the party would gherao the residence of Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh if the shortage is not addressed soon. Raising slogans against the government and smashing clay pots, AAP workers and local residents protested against the disruption in water supply. “Delhi has a useless four-engine BJP government. The government cannot provide enough water to fill even one matka, and people are struggling for every drop,” Mr. Kumar said.
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