AAP assaults BJP-led Delhi govt after rain causes waterlogging in Delhi
“Officers have been instructed to promptly establish all susceptible spots and start needed work, equivalent to desilting drains and repairing or developing roads, to keep away from such points throughout the monsoon,” she informed PTI Video.
Nonetheless, Atishi stated waterlogging exterior the PWD in ITO workplace was symbolic of the federal government’s failure. “First BJP failed in electrical energy, water and sewer. Now BJP has didn’t cease waterlogging,” the previous CM stated in Hindi.
“Is that this what the individuals of Delhi anticipated from the 4-engine BJP Govt?” wrote Atishi in a publish that shared movies from waterlogging in Dhaula Kuan and ITO. The “4-engine BJP authorities” refers to governments on the Centre, in Delhi, the municipal company and the native MP.
In an identical vein, AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj stated the “actuality of BJP’s four-engine authorities” in Delhi has been uncovered.
“Roads and streets acquired flooded even within the first and regular rain. Excuses will not work, slogans will not work, BJP ought to present outcomes by doing work,” he posted on X.
The BJP, which stormed to energy within the Delhi Meeting elections earlier this 12 months with 48 of 70 seats, confronted sharp criticism from AAP leaders for what they referred to as “utter unpreparedness” regardless of “tall” guarantees.
Waterlogging and sewer upkeep have remained key points in Delhi’s politics.
Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh visited the Minto Bridge space and shared a video of his inspection.
“On account of unseasonal report rainfall, waterlogging was seen at many locations. All 4 pumps at Minto Bridge have been functioning. A burst pipe has been recognized and will probably be repaired,” he stated.
Verma added that drain cleansing by PWD, MCD, DJB, NDMC, and IFC was underway.
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a purple alert for Delhi which noticed sturdy winds and heavy downpour on Friday morning.
Three flights have been diverted and over 100 flights have been delayed on the Delhi airport as thunderstorms and gusty winds disrupted operations.
In a rain-related incident, three youngsters and a girl died in a home collapse within the Kharkari Nahar space of Najafgarh. The home collapsed after an uprooted tree fell on the construction, officers stated.
With PTI inputs
