Delhi LG slams Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Haryana poisoning Yamuna’ declare; AAP hits again

AAP later hit again sharply, saying the lieutenant governor (LG) wants to decide on between public welfare and his “political masters”.

Citing media reviews and a report by the Delhi chief secretary, Saxena stated Kejriwal’s allegations in opposition to the BJP-led Haryana authorities of poisoning the Yamuna river and making an attempt a “genocide” in Delhi are “extremely objectionable, unlucky and undesirable”.

“Making false, deceptive, non-factual accusations of poisoning and genocide over a delicate concern like ingesting water and making an attempt to incite the general public in opposition to one other state authorities will not be solely a risk to the states concerned, but in addition to nationwide peace and safety,” the LG stated in his letter to Atishi.

Though it’s not new for Kejriwal to make “deceptive and non-factual” statements, this “blatantly false” declare by him not solely has the potential to create “confusion and concern” among the many folks of Delhi, however may foster “excessive animosity” between two neighbouring states, Saxena warned.

“Such statements, letters, and tweets can create severe regulation and order challenges for each Haryana and Delhi governments,” he stated.

The LG additionally identified that as an alternative of condemning Kejriwal’s statements, Atishi strengthened the “confusion and concern” among the many folks by writing to the Election Fee on the matter.

Because the chief minister of Delhi, she holds a constitutional accountability, and it’s anticipated of her to uphold public pursuits, political integrity and decorum, Saxena stated.

The LG stated he expects the Delhi chief minister to rise above “slender pursuits” and chorus from making “deceptive, harmful, and baseless statements, and advise the AAP convenor to do the identical for the sake of public welfare and peace”.

An in depth report ready by the Delhi Jal Board CEO clearly reveals that the ammonia ranges in Yamuna at all times fluctuate throughout the winter months, Saxena stated.

The info cited by the report clearly point out that the ammonia ranges in Yamuna was between 7.5-10 mg/l on December 31, 2024, which decreased to six.8-7.2 mg/l by January 27, 2025, Saxena stated.

“It’s incomprehensible that when the ammonia ranges have been at their highest in December, you remained silent, and now, when the ammonia ranges have decreased, you may have falsely accused the Haryana authorities of poisoning the river,” he stated.

Reacting to Saxena’s remarks, AAP claimed the ammonia ranges in Yamuna have reached an alarming 7.2 ppm — 700 per cent above permissible limits — and but Saxena has “failed” to behave on this severe public well being disaster.

“If he can’t rise above partisan politics, he ought to step apart. This isn’t about politics; that is about saving lives,” AAP stated, because it accused the LG of defending the BJP-led Haryana authorities.

Delhi’s water disaster took a pointy political activate Monday, with Kejriwal accusing the Haryana authorities of indulging in “organic warfare”.