Congress Holds “Matka Phod” Protests Amid Water Crisis in Delhi

Water Minister Atishi stated that water production in Delhi was decreasing, attributing the decrease to less water reaching the Yamuna river. This led to protests in all 280 blocks in Delhi, with protesters carrying earthen pots and Congress flags, chanting slogans against the Delhi government and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav joined the protests and demanded a special assembly session to address the water shortage issue. The protesters threw the earthen pots on the ground, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the water scarcity situation.

Atishi’s allegations on Friday suggested that the Delhi government had not effectively addressed the water shortage, forcing people to rely on water tankers. The AAP government accused BJP-ruled Haryana of withholding Delhi’s share of water, further exacerbating the situation.

Atishi shared data indicating a continuous decline in water production from 1,002 million gallons per day (MGD) on June 6 to 939 MGD on June 13. The unedited story highlights the ongoing tensions between the Delhi government, opposition parties, and neighboring states, as they grapple with the critical issue of water scarcity in the region.