Delhi Water Minister Atishi Starts Indefinite Hunger Strike Over Water Crisis

Delhi Water Minister Atishi began an indefinite hunger strike in Bhogal to demand more water from Haryana. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his support from jail, citing the severe impact of the heatwave on Delhi's water supply. The protest aims to address Haryana's reduced water allocations.

Delhi Water Minister Atishi commenced her indefinite hunger strike in Bhogal, south Delhi, on Friday to protest against the shortage of water supply from Haryana. The event saw the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, and other AAP leaders, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

Sunita Kejriwal read out a message from the chief minister, who is currently in Tihar jail, expressing his hope that Atishi's 'tapasya' would yield results. 'It's our culture to provide water to the thirsty,' he said, lamenting the water shortage amid the intense heatwave.

Atishi, accompanied by several AAP leaders, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before heading to Bhogal. Despite all efforts, she said, the Haryana government has been releasing 100 million gallons less per day, affecting 28 lakh people in Delhi. This hunger strike, termed 'Pani Satyagraha,' will continue until Delhi receives its rightful share of water.

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