Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Election Commission (EC) demanding a criminal case against Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini concerning the rising ammonia contamination levels in the Yamuna, which supplies water to Delhi.
In his letter, Kejriwal accused the Haryana CM of engaging in a “deliberate conspiracy” to influence the Delhi elections by sending contaminated water to the capital.
Kejriwal claimed the ammonia levels had sharply increased from 3.2 parts per million (ppm) on 15 January to 7 ppm a few days later, creating a severe water crisis in Delhi.
Kejriwal stated that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi had repeatedly tried to resolve the issue with Saini, but the Haryana CM failed to act.
“The Chief Minister of Delhi called up the Chief Minister of Haryana in the last week of December and requested him to either take steps to reduce ammonia or provide additional water to dilute it.
Also read: BJP claims AAP used Punjab vehicle for Election malpractices
Though CM Haryana assured me that he would take the necessary steps, however, he did not. Subsequently, CM Delhi again called him several times.
After a few calls, CM Haryana stopped taking CM Delhi's calls,” Kejriwal said in the letter.
The AAP Convenor further alleged that the Haryana CM, who is a member of the BJP, aimed to create an artificial water scarcity in Delhi, which would have harmed millions of Delhiites and shifted the blame to the Delhi government.
Kejriwal also voiced concerns over the alleged bias of the Election Commission. He accused the EC of targeting him instead of taking action against Saini, despite the crisis.
“If no action is taken against the Haryana government and the BJP leaders involved in corrupt practices, it will be amply clear to everyone that the CEC keeps the interest of the ruling party over public interest," he wrote.
"Unfortunately, I can't be expected to be silent on this and tow this line out of fear or expectations of favour. My only concern is the health and safety of the people of Delhi, and I will fight for the protection of our democratic principles. Whatever illegal punishment you may wish to impose on me under the instruction of the BJP is a small price to pay for it, and I welcome it with open arms," he added.
The Election Commission, in response, allowed a special meeting with Kejriwal, altering its schedule to hear his concerns amid the election campaign. A source confirmed that the Commission gave Kejriwal a patient hearing to substantiate his statements on the alleged poisoning of the Yamuna and mass genocide.
Follow us
