Protest Erupts in Delhi Over Water Crisis

Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal led a protest in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk against the persistent water crisis. The protest was directed at the Haryana government for not releasing sufficient water to Delhi. AAP supporters also staged a demonstration, raising slogans and being detained during a march towards Haryana Bhawan.

On Saturday, Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal spearheaded a protest in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, voicing concerns over the city's ongoing water crisis.

Accompanied by numerous residents and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters, Iqbal led a demonstration against the Haryana government, accusing it of not releasing adequate water supplies to Delhi.

Protestors held posters and chanted slogans against the BJP-led Haryana government. Visuals captured by PTI showed their detainment as they attempted to march towards Haryana Bhawan to press their demands. ''Residents of Old Delhi have been grappling with water scarcity for months now. These are underprivileged people with limited resources. Due to the scarcity, residents had to perform Eid prayers without being able to bathe,'' Iqbal told PTI.

In a related development, AAP national secretary Pankaj Kumar Gupta wrote to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, stating that AAP MPs, MLAs, and senior leaders would meet him on Sunday to seek solutions for the water crisis. Meanwhile, Delhi Water Minister Atishi's indefinite hunger strike entered its second day on Saturday.

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