Delhi CM Atishi says Haryana has poisoned Delhi waters, can’t be treated; Nayab Singh responds

AAP Alleges ‘Toxic’ Ammonia Levels in Yamuna Water 

Atishi alleged that the water received from Haryana has ammonia levels 700 percent higher than what the Delhi Jal Board’s treatment plants can handle, leading to a significant reduction of 15-20 percent in water supply across the city.

Ammonia levels continue to be 6 times above normal in Yamuna waters, at the point it is entering Delhi from Haryana. Such levels are extremely toxic for the human body. This water cannot be treated and supplied to people of Delhi. Otherwise their lives will be at risk.

Have… pic.twitter.com/ZpA5jKPNIp

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) January 28, 2025

“Ammonia levels continue to be six times above normal in Yamuna waters at the point it is entering Delhi from Haryana. Such levels are extremely toxic for the human body. This water cannot be treated and supplied to the people of Delhi. Otherwise, their lives will be at risk,” Atishi said.

Highlighting the potential health risks, she warned that high ammonia levels in drinking water could lead to a public health crisis, including kidney damage.

AAP Approaches Election Commission Amid Allegations 

Accusing the BJP of sabotaging Delhi’s water supply due to fear of losing the upcoming February 5 elections, Atishi called the act “a sin” and sought the intervention of the Election Commission. “In Hinduism, there is no bigger sin than stopping water. The people of Delhi will answer the BJP for this sin on February 5,” she said.

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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal added to the accusations, stating, “The BJP wants to keep the people of Delhi thirsty for its dirty politics. The poison that is being mixed in water and sent cannot even be cleaned in the water treatment plant.”

Kejriwal reiterated his promise to return as Chief Minister if his party wins the elections, emphasizing the safety of Delhi’s residents as a priority.

Haryana Denies Claims, Threatens Defamation Case 

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini dismissed AAP’s allegations as baseless, demanding an apology from Kejriwal. “For these blatantly false and disgusting statements, Kejriwal should immediately apologise to the people of Haryana and Delhi for this statement, otherwise, we will file a defamation suit against him,” Saini said.

आरोप लगाकर जिम्मेदारियों से भागने वाले केजरीवाल को अबकी बार 5 फरवरी को सबक सिखाएगी दिल्ली की जनता। pic.twitter.com/VlAiMEnMG4

— Nayab Saini (@NayabSainiBJP) January 28, 2025

Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda also refuted the claims, calling them “unsubstantiated” and accusing AAP of making “dangerous statements full of agenda.” He asserted that mere apologies would not suffice and criticized Kejriwal’s approach.

घटिया और झूठ की राजनीति करने के मामले में केजरीवाल का कोई सानी नहीं।

केजरीवाल ने उस माटी का अपमान किया जहाँ वे पैदा हुए।

हरियाणा और दिल्ली की जनता से तुरन्त माफी मांगे केजरीवाल। pic.twitter.com/kXde0TbMAZ

— Nayab Saini (@NayabSainiBJP) January 28, 2025

Congress Joins the Debate 

Adding to the controversy, Congress accused Kejriwal of spreading lies. Party candidate Sandeep Dikshit expressed surprise that no action had been taken against the AAP chief by Haryana Police.

As Delhi’s water supply remains disrupted in several areas, the clash between AAP and the BJP-led Haryana government has raised serious concerns about the safety and management of essential resources. With ammonia levels in the Yamuna reportedly exceeding permissible limits, the issue has sparked fears of a potential health crisis for Delhi residents.

The allegations have also taken a sharp political turn, with both parties leveraging the crisis to gain an edge in the run-up to the February 5 elections. How this controversy unfolds in the coming days could have significant implications for both the health of Delhi residents and the political landscape.