AAP Responds to Congress Criticism Over Delhi Waterlogging: ‘Failed to Make an Impact in Last Two Elections’

On Saturday, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj responded to comments made by Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav regarding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s handling of waterlogging in the city. Bhardwaj emphasized that opposition parties should focus on protecting the constitution rather than engaging in unnecessary disputes.

Bhardwaj stated, “Opposition parties across the country are working to safeguard the constitution. Internal divisions among us are not beneficial. Local leaders in various states have the right to voice their opinions,” as reported by ANI.

Devender Yadav criticized the Delhi government, claiming it had been warned about the monsoon. He told PTI, “Today, there is no area in Delhi that hasn’t experienced waterlogging, whether it’s railway stations, airports, parks, or residential areas. For the first time, Delhi has come to a standstill. We have consistently warned the government about the monsoon through letters, but during crises, the Delhi government is nowhere to be found, as seen today.”

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On Friday, various parts of Delhi were flooded due to monsoon rains. Three laborers were trapped when an under-construction wall in Vasant Vihar collapsed. Their bodies were recovered from the debris on Saturday, according to ANI.

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Bhardwaj highlighted that Congress has failed to win any seats in the last two Delhi assembly elections. He added, “Devender Yadav himself is losing elections. On a national level, we are all part of an alliance, and we don’t want to get involved in unnecessary arguments at the local level.”

Earlier, the Delhi Congress unit posted a video from Sis Ganj Sahib Gurdwara in Chandni Chowk, questioning when the Delhi government and the municipal corporation would take action.

(with inputs from news agencies)