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Despite a change in the Delhi government, water crisis situation on the ground remains largely the same. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: As soon as Summer hits Delhi, the water crisis continues to grip various parts of the city. Despite a change in the Delhi government, the situation on the ground remains largely the same.
On Saturday, residents of the Tank Road area in Karol Bagh, one of Delhi's busiest commercial hubs, took to the streets in large numbers to protest the acute water shortage they’ve been facing for the past two months.
Demonstrators blocked the road and staged a ‘Matka Phod’ protest, symbolically breaking earthen pots to express their frustration over the lack of water. The protest led to traffic congestion on both sides of the road.
A team from Dynamite News reached the location to report from the ground. Locals told our team that despite repeated complaints, neither the administration nor the Delhi Jal Board has addressed the issue. They also accused local MLA Vishesh Ravi of ignoring their concerns.
Tensions flared further as the protest escalated. Senior police officials from Prasad Nagar police station arrived at the scene and managed to pacify the crowd and clear the traffic jam. However, a heated exchange took place between the protesters and the police, during which locals alleged that illegal gambling and drug activities were rampant in the area, contributing to rising crime.
In an attempt to address the grievances of the residents, Dynamite News contacted MLA Vishesh Ravi. Speaking over the phone, Ravi acknowledged that a few lanes in Tank Road are indeed facing water issues. He stated that funds had recently been approved by the Delhi Jal Board and that repair work on the pipelines would commence later that evening. He added that nearby residents had already been informed about the repair schedule.
However, Ravi also alleged that the protests were politically motivated, instigated by BJP workers. He further accused the new Delhi government of withholding funds for the Jal Board, causing delays in developmental work.
The water crisis in Delhi worsens every year during the summer months. While every government and political leader promises to resolve the issue, little has changed on the ground. What remains constant is the political blame game, while the people continue to suffer.
