Parched Delhi: Kejriwal Moves SC Seeking More Supply From UP, Haryana

New Delhi: Amid an ongoing severe water crisis in the national capital, the Delhi government on Friday moved the Supreme Court of India to get additional water supply from neighbouring Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, “In this scorching heat, the demand for water has increased a lot. And the water that Delhi used to get from the neighbouring states has also been reduced. That means the demand has increased a lot, and the supply has reduced.”

“We all have to solve this together. I see that BJP colleagues are protesting against us. This will not solve the problem. I request everyone with folded hands that instead of doing politics at this time, let us come together and provide relief to the people of Delhi,” the AAP supremo said.

He urged the BJP-led Centre to hold talks with the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments to get water for Delhi. “The people of Delhi will greatly appreciate this step of the BJP. Such scorching heat is not in anyone’s control. But if we all work together, we can provide relief to the people from this,” the chief minister added.

“The entire country is experiencing unprecedented heat due to which there is a crisis of water and electricity across the country. Last year, the peak demand for electricity in Delhi was 7438 MW. In comparison, this year, the peak demand reached 8302 MW. But despite this, the power situation in Delhi is under control, there are no power cuts like in other states,” Kejriwal added.

The Delhi government on Thursday also directed the Delhi Jal Board to fine those found wasting water Rs 2,000 and banned the use of potable water at construction sites.