Amid an escalating political battle over the water crisis in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi announced on Wednesday that she will resort to a 'Satyagraha' if the city does not receive its rightful share of water by June 21. The water shortage has become a critical issue in the national capital, impacting millions of residents.
In a press conference, Atishi revealed that she had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the dire situation. "Today I have written a letter to the Prime Minister saying that 28 lakh people in Delhi are not getting water. I have requested that he should help provide water as soon as possible. If the people of Delhi do not get their rightful share of water by the 21st, then I will be forced to do a Satyagraha," Atishi stated.
The water problem in Delhi has been exacerbated by the scorching summer heat, increasing the demand for water. According to Atishi, the total water supply in Delhi is 1,050 million gallons per day (MGD), with 613 MGD coming from Haryana.
However, she alleged that Haryana is not providing the full share of water to Delhi. "Haryana gave only 513 MGD of water to Delhi yesterday. Due to this, Delhi is short of 100 MGD of water today. About 28 lakh people are getting less water. The people of Delhi are troubled. We have made all efforts to solve this problem. We have spoken to the Chief Minister of Haryana, but the BJP government of Haryana is not giving Delhi its share of water," she said.
Earlier on June 18, a high-level delegation of officials from the Delhi Government met with the Principal Secretary (Water Resources) of the Haryana Government to address the severe water shortage.
The meeting, which took place in Chandigarh, aimed to solicit additional release of water to Delhi from Haryana. Despite these efforts, the water crisis remains unresolved, leading to increased political tensions.
The water crisis in Delhi has prompted protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in various parts of the city. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva and former MP Ramesh Bidhuri were seen leading demonstrations against the Aam Aadmi Party, blaming the current administration for the water shortages.
The situation remains critical as both political parties continue to blame each other for the ongoing crisis. The shortage has not only caused inconvenience to residents but also highlighted the need for effective water management and inter-state cooperation. The potential 'Satyagraha' by Atishi underscores the severity of the issue and the urgency for a resolution.
As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on the central government and Haryana's response to Delhi's pleas. The outcome will significantly impact the daily lives of millions of Delhi residents and potentially set a precedent for how similar crises are handled in the future.
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