Synopsis
On January 20, AAP's Swati Maliwal criticized Arvind Kejriwal's government for neglecting Delhi's deteriorating conditions, highlighting issues like undrinkable water and garbage crises. She warned that public dissatisfaction may soon demand action as elections approach.Key Takeaways
- Swati Maliwal criticizes Arvind Kejriwal.
- Delhi's conditions are worsening under AAP.
- Complaints include undrinkable water and garbage issues.
- Maliwal calls for urgent government action.
- Delhi elections are approaching with rising public discontent.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (NationPress) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, on Monday delivered a pointed critique of the party's National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, calling on the government to tackle the worsening state of the national capital.
"Let Delhi remain Delhi and not turn into South Sudan," she declared.
In an interview with IANS, Maliwal highlighted various challenges afflicting Delhi after more than a decade of AAP leadership, expressing, "I am receiving complaints from across Delhi. The condition of the city today is worse than it has been in the last 20 years."
Pointing out specific issues, she noted, "The roads are overflowing, there are garbage heaps everywhere, and the tap water is undrinkable. In Dwarka, black water has been coming from taps for months. In Bhalswa, yellow, foam-filled water flows through the taps, which is neither drinkable nor safe to touch."
"I want to ask the Delhi government if they have launched a scheme to send beer to people's homes because this water resembles beer. If people are forced to spend Rs 20-100 daily to buy drinkable water, then how is water in Delhi free?"
Accusing the government of prioritizing their own luxury over public welfare, Maliwal remarked, "While installing advanced equipment and costly water systems in their 'Sheesh Mahal', they are making the public consume rotten, black, and yellow water."
Addressing the garbage issue, Maliwal stated, "The Bhalswa landfill is growing instead of reducing. Despite claims of progress on social media, the pile is only increasing. I visited Pankha Road, where garbage has been lying on arterial roads for years. The action was taken only after I raised the issue. Why does an MP need to intervene for basic cleanliness?"
The AAP MP also criticized the government's management of sewage problems.
"I went to Sangam Vihar, where streets were flooded with waist-high water. People are forced to live in such filth, leading hellish lives. Only after my visit did the local MLA promise to repair the roads. Why was he inactive until now?"
Maliwal urged the Delhi government to awaken and fulfill its obligations, cautioning that public dissatisfaction might soon necessitate action.
"The government must focus on providing clean water, repairing roads, and addressing garbage and sewage problems. These are basic necessities, and their neglect is unacceptable,"
she asserted.
As Delhi approaches the polls on February 5, with results due on February 8, the AAP is facing criticism from both its own members and opposition parties for failing to meet essential promises.
