PM Modi Challenges Kejriwal’s Poison Claim, Slams AAP’s ‘Yamuna Water War’ Allegations

GG News Bureau
Ghonda, 29th Jan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi entered the escalating “Yamuna water war” on Wednesday, as Arvind Kejriwal’s explosive claim about poisoned water supplies to Delhi drew sharp rebuttals. Addressing an election rally in Ghonda, Delhi, PM Modi slammed Kejriwal’s “disgusting charge,” asking, “Can BJP’s Haryana government poison the water that the Prime Minister drinks?”

Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, accused the Haryana government of intentionally mixing “poison” into the water it supplies to Delhi, citing dangerously high ammonia levels—over 700 times the permissible limit—as a result of untreated industrial waste. The Delhi Chief Minister had made these allegations earlier this week, sparking a political firestorm.

PM Modi rejected the claims, asserting that the AAP leader was merely stoking panic for political gain. “They asked for votes on the Yamuna… but now they are being shameless about it. They want Delhi to beg for water. AAP has sinned for political gains. History will never forgive them… Delhi will never forgive them,” he thundered, as the crowd cheered in unison.

Further criticizing Kejriwal, Modi pointed to the Delhi Chief Minister’s failure to deliver on his promise to clean the Yamuna, emphasizing that his administration had failed to address long-standing issues like pollution and poor infrastructure. “But the BJP can give you clean water,” Modi claimed, pledging to improve the city’s water supply if given the chance.

Modi’s fiery speech also touched on Kejriwal’s controversial record, referencing the ‘sheeshmahal’ controversy and the alleged liquor policy scam that saw Kejriwal and several senior AAP leaders face corruption charges. The Prime Minister stated that despite over two decades of Congress and AAP rule in Delhi, the city still grapples with poor water quality, traffic, and pollution. “Nothing has changed. But your one vote can change the situation,” Modi added, urging voters to support BJP for a cleaner and better Delhi.

The confrontation over the poisoned water allegations escalated when Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini denied the accusations and demanded an apology from Kejriwal. “For these blatantly false and disgusting statements, Kejriwal should immediately apologise to the people of Haryana and Delhi… otherwise, we will file a defamation suit,” Saini said.

The Delhi Jal Board, responsible for the city’s water supply, also rejected Kejriwal’s claims, calling them baseless. However, AAP leaders, including Chief Minister Atishi, suggested the board’s denial may be influenced by political pressure from the BJP. Meanwhile, the Congress, which is in competition with AAP for Delhi’s votes, called for an investigation into the allegations, urging action against Kejriwal if the charges were found false.

As Delhi heads to the polls on February 5, water supply and related issues have emerged as a key topic of discussion. Earlier this month, Kejriwal had promised to waive “inflated” water bills if re-elected, a move aimed at garnering voter support.

With the election fast approaching, the political battle over water, pollution, and governance intensifies, with both Modi and Kejriwal throwing their weight behind opposing visions for the city’s future.