Delhi Drenched: BJP and AAP Spar Over Waterlogging Woes

The BJP has blamed the AAP government for waterlogging in Delhi following recent rains, citing non-functional drainage pumps. Meanwhile, AAP countered, blaming the NDMC under BJP control for the flooding. The argument highlights alleged corruption and poor infrastructure maintenance exacerbating the city's water issues.

The ongoing monsoon has led to an intense blame game between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi regarding severe waterlogging issues. On Monday, the BJP held the AAP government accountable, claiming that non-functional drainage pumps were the primary reason for the flooding that occurred on June 28.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva stated, "If it rains again, Delhi will flood again." He pointed out that 400 out of the city's 696 permanent water drainage pumps were not operational on June 28, and even now, nearly 300 are still non-functional. Additionally, with the meteorological department issuing an 'orange' alert for the next two days, the situation remains critical.

The AAP government, however, refuted these claims, arguing that most of the flood-affected areas fall under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), controlled by the BJP-led central government. AAP representatives also blamed "poorly designed" infrastructure for the 2023 G-20 Summit. The accusation of corruption within NDMC has added fuel to the contentious debate on infrastructure and accountability.

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