The political controversy in Delhi is deepening over the polluted water of Yamuna and the quality of Public Works Department (PWD) roads. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit President Saurabh Bhardaj has targeted the Delhi government and PWD Minister Pravesh Verma over the arrest of youth Sahib Singh (Pravesh Verma). Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that Sahib Singh had raised questions on the government system by raising the issue of bad roads of Delhi and increasing pollution in Yamuna. But instead of solving the problem, an FIR was registered against the young man and he was arrested.
According to Saurabh Bhardwaj, youth Sahib Singh had exposed the poor condition of the roads built under PWD through a video. The video reportedly showed the quality of the road to be so poor that its layer could only be uprooted by hand. Through this video, the youth had raised questions on alleged corruption and negligence in road construction. Bhardwaj alleged that when the youth raised the issue with minister Pravesh Verma, the minister slapped him and snatched his mobile phone. It is alleged that after this the minister left from there. Saurabh Bhardwaj claims that after the incident, an FIR was lodged against the same youth and he was arrested.
FIR against youth for showing video of fish suffering in Yamuna
Saurabh Bhardwaj has targeted the Delhi government for registering an FIR against a Dalit youth who brought out a video of polluted water of Yamuna and his arrest. Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that the youth had highlighted the serious situation of increasing pollution in Yamuna river through the video. In the video, the fish are reportedly seen suffering in water. Many fish are seen coming to the surface of the water and opening their mouths. Through this scene the young man had tried to highlight the poor condition of Yamuna water and its impact on aquatic life. Bhardwaj says that instead of appreciating and honoring such a young man, an FIR was lodged against him and he was arrested. He raised the question that when a citizen brings up a serious problem like river pollution, why is action taken against him instead of listening to him and taking steps towards solving the problem?
Saurabh Bhardwaj's open challenge to Pravesh Verma
Saurabh Bhardwaj gave an open challenge to Minister Pravesh Verma and said that if he has the courage then show it by arresting him. He alleged that the Delhi government is making false claims to the public regarding the cleaning of Yamuna, while the water of the river is still polluted. Saurabh Bhardwaj said that pollution in Yamuna of Delhi remains a serious problem. Raising the issue of the people of Purvanchal, he expressed concern that if small children come in contact with this polluted water or drink it, their health can be seriously affected and they may have to go to the hospital. Bhardwaj challenged Pravesh Verma and said, “If you have the courage, then arrest me and show me. Delhi's Yamuna is polluted. If the small children of the brothers and sisters of Purvanchal drink this water, You may fall ill. I am saying this.
The AAP leader also accused the Delhi government of making false claims regarding the cleaning of Yamuna. He said that last year the government had said that Yamuna would be cleaned, but the report of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) was allegedly withheld. According to Saurabh Bhardwaj, when the DPCC report came out after about two months, the polluted situation of Yamuna became clear in it. Citing this report, he raised questions on the government's claims regarding cleanliness.
Cheating the people of Purvanchal in the name of cleaning Yamuna
Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that the government has betrayed the trust of the people of Purvanchal, their elders and children by claiming that the water of Yamuna is clean. Saurabh Bhardwaj said that a large number of people of Purvanchal live in Delhi, whose religious and social beliefs are linked to the Yamuna river. In such a situation, misleading people by saying that the river water is clean is a serious matter. He alleged that the government, while hiding the actual condition of Yamuna, presented a misleading picture to the public regarding the cleanliness of Yamuna.
Questioning the government's claims, Bhardwaj said, “It was falsely said that Yamuna water is so clean that we are saying 'Aachman, you too drink this water.'” He said that pollution of Yamuna can have a direct impact on the health and environment of common people. Expressing concern especially about children and the elderly, he demanded the government to present the actual condition of the river before the public.
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