Probe into Financial Irregularities in Delhi Jal Board Sparks Political Row

The vigilance department of the Delhi government has been assigned to investigate alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Opposition leader Vijender Gupta claims the DJB received Rs 28,500 crore since 2015 with no records of spending. The AAP and BJP traded accusations over stalling funds and creating crises.

The vigilance department of the Delhi government has been assigned to investigate alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), leader of Opposition in the Assembly Vijender Gupta claimed on Wednesday.

No immediate confirmation of the BJP leader's claim was available from the officers concerned. In his complaint, Gupta alleged various irregularities in the DJB, including the agency receiving Rs 28,500 crore since 2015 with no spending records.

The ruling AAP alleged the BJP has stymied all works of the DJB, causing sewage and water supply issues in the city. Gupta contended that once the investigation is completed, corruption stories involving AAP leaders will be revealed, exposing their claims of honesty.

(With inputs from agencies.)