Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:27am on 19 Jun 2024,Wednesday Politics
Delhi faces a severe water crisis, worsened by extreme summer heat. BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva accused the AAP government of mismanaging resources, claiming the Delhi Jal Board went from a ₹600 crore profit to a ₹73,000 crore loss. BJP leaders, including MP Bansuri Swaraj, protested across the city. Many Delhi residents struggle to get water, relying on tankers and borewells. AAP blames Haryana for not releasing Delhi’s share of water. Water Minister Atishi has written to PM Modi for help and plans to start an indefinite fast if the issue isn't resolved.