Delhi BJP President Protests Against Yamuna Pollution
On October 24, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva took a dip in the Yamuna River to protest against the pollution in the river and the city, blaming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led Delhi government. He challenged AAP leaders, Chief Minister Atishi and national convener Arvind Kejriwal, to inspect the river’s condition. Sachdeva criticized the AAP for not accounting for Rs 8,500 crores allocated for cleaning the Yamuna.
In response, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that industrial waste in the Yamuna comes from Panipat and Sonipat, not Delhi, and urged Sachdeva to address the Haryana government. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena also highlighted the issue by sharing images of the polluted river and urged authorities to take action.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Environment Minister announced the enforcement of GRAP-II rules across North India due to poor air quality.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the ruling parties in India.
Virendra Sachdeva -: Virendra Sachdeva is a political leader and the President of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is involved in political activities and protests related to issues in Delhi.
Yamuna River -: The Yamuna River is one of the major rivers in India, flowing through several states including Delhi. It is an important water source but has been heavily polluted over the years.
AAP -: AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, which is a political party in India. It was founded with the aim of fighting corruption and is currently in power in Delhi.
Saurabh Bharadwaj -: Saurabh Bharadwaj is a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi. He is involved in addressing issues related to governance and development in the city.
Delhi LG -: Delhi LG refers to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, who is a representative of the central government in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The LG has certain administrative powers in the region.
VK Saxena -: VK Saxena is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He plays a role in the administration and governance of Delhi, working alongside the elected government.
GRAP-II -: GRAP-II refers to the Graded Response Action Plan, which is a set of rules and measures to control air pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas. It is implemented when air quality becomes very poor.
