Political tensions are rising as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have both publicly criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The leaders accuse Kejriwal of failing to clean the Yamuna River, despite his repeated promises to do so. This criticism comes after Kejriwal claimed that Haryana is deliberately polluting the river by adding harmful substances to the water supply. This ongoing dispute has significantly intensified, highlighting the complex issue of the Yamuna River’s pollution.
Modi and Gandhi have both focused on Kejriwal’s past performance, specifically referencing his ten years as Delhi’s chief minister. They question why he has not made more progress on his environmental promises. This criticism followed a notice from the Election Commission to Kejriwal regarding his allegations against Haryana. However, Kejriwal has defended his position, claiming the raw water from Haryana is highly polluted, which he says supports his claims. He also insists that the issue of water pollution requires a thorough investigation.
The current situation underscores the difficult relationship between neighboring states when managing shared resources. Kejriwal clarified that he is “not against Haryana,” but stresses that the pollution problem must be dealt with. The poor water quality of the Yamuna River has been a long-standing issue, significantly affecting the health of people who live nearby. This political clash has added to the already challenging environmental problem, further raising the stakes and bringing the issue into the political spotlight. It remains to be seen how these accusations will shape future policies and the public’s understanding of the efforts to clean up the Yamuna River.