The ECI has requested a response from the Haryana government by Tuesday noon (January 28) regarding claims that higher ammonia levels in the water being supplied from Haryana to Delhi had apparently disrupted the supply of potable water in the national capital.
Sources said the Election Commission of India (ECI) had directed the Haryana government to submit a factual report by Tuesday noon (January 28) on allegations of increased ammonia levels in the water supplied from Haryana to Delhi. The high level of ammonia in the Yamuna has purportedly disrupted water availability in the national capital.
The directive came after Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann jointly submitted a representation accusing the BJP-ruled Haryana government of deliberately polluting Yamuna water ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on the BJP over the issue and accused the Haryana government of mixing “poison” in the Yamuna water to disrupt Delhi’s water supply.
Nothing is a bigger sin than depriving people of water. The BJP is trying to leave the people of Delhi thirsty for its dirty politics. They are mixing poison in the water being sent from Haryana. This contaminated water is so toxic that it cannot be treated by the water treatment plants present in Delhi. The BJP wants to commit mass murder of Delhi residents. We will not let this happen,” Kejriwal alleged.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said 30% of Delhi residents risk water scarcity due to the ammonia content in Yamuna waters. The ammonia-laden water has pushed three major water treatment plants in Delhi-Wazirabad, Chandrawal, and Okhla to the brink of shutdown,” she said.
