The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana intensified on Wednesday as AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini of misleading the public by pretending to drink Yamuna water and then spitting it out. Kejriwal’s remarks came a day after he alleged that Haryana had “poisoned” Delhi’s water supply, endangering residents.
In response, CM Saini visited the Yamuna banks in Delhi’s Palla village and publicly took a sip from the river to counter Kejriwal’s claims. However, Kejriwal, sharing a video of the event, insisted that Saini had only pretended to drink the water.
He further accused the Haryana government of attempting to make Delhi residents consume contaminated water while refusing to drink it themselves.
Saini dismissed Kejriwal’s claims as “unfortunate” and an attempt to incite fear for political gain. He stated that water resource authorities had tested Yamuna samples and found no evidence of contamination. He also accused Kejriwal of consistently misleading the public.
The controversy began on Monday when Kejriwal alleged that Haryana’s government had poisoned Delhi’s water, suggesting it could have led to “mass genocide.”
His statements have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, particularly ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned Kejriwal’s remarks, calling them an insult to Haryana and the nation. He stated that providing drinking water is considered a noble deed in India and accused Kejriwal of making reckless claims out of desperation.
Amid the ongoing political storm, a Sonipat court has summoned Kejriwal on February 17 regarding his statements. The elections will see 699 candidates vying for 70 assembly seats, with results announced on February 8.
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