If fighting for rights of Delhiites is “gundagardi”, I will continue to fight
If water crisis is not addressed, people will soon gherao CM Kejriwal
New Delhi, June 13, 2019: BJP leader and former BJP Delhi President Vijay Goel today said in a press conference that he will not accept the way Aam Aadmi Party leaders and the Chief Minister of Delhi are politicizing the issue of water shortage in the city. Besides Goel, MLA O P Sharma and Jal Board member Jai Prakash too leveled charges against the Delhi government.
The Chief Minister must answer why the water crisis has arisen in Delhi today. Things have come to such a pass that in most of the places in Delhi, either water does not come on time or even if it does, it is contaminated.
Goel said that the Delhi Jal Board itself admits that the number of water tankers has increased in Delhi; this means, water is not coming through pipelines. The situation has become so horrific that public fights in neighborhoods over water have become a norm. The poor are standing in the long queues for hours to fill their buckets with water, instead of going to work. The Delhi Government admits that it supplies 936 MGD water while the water requirement is 1140 MGD. Even the Jal Board CEO said that 45% of the water coming through pipelines goes waste for without any billing. Water shortage is not an issue, water management is.
Goel said that the Jal Board officials have accused that I brought goons and created ruckus inside the CEO office. To those who are leveling these allegations, let me tell them: first, the people who gathered at the Jal Board were no goons, they were the complainants. Second, if demanding water for Delhiites is “gundargardi” (hoolinganism) then I would go to any extent to fight for the rights of people. MLA O P Sharma and Jai Prakash shared the complaints they have been receiving from the people. Goel sais that, at present, we only gheraoed the CEO of Delhi Jal Board, but if the conditions of water in Delhi do not improve, the people of Delhi will soon gherao Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Goel said that he had given a 6-point letter to the CEO, but his reply was unsatisfactory. His demands are:
1. A task force to address contaminated water immediately
2. Uploading the public complaints on the website of DJB
3. Waiving-off the bills of people not receiving water or those who are receiving contaminated water
4. Strict action against tanker mafia
5. Release of a summer action plan
6. Water connection to every household in Jhuggi-Jhopri colonies
I want to ask the people of Delhi – are these demands justified or not?
The problems in Delhi have become horrific and the Chief Minister is not ready to admit any problem. So through media, I challenge the Chief Minister for debate on water crisis in Delhi.
Goel throws open challenge for debate on water crisis to DJB Chairman and CM Kejriwal
Vision for Delhi
My visions for Delhi stems from these inspiring words of Swami Vivekanada. I sincerely believe that Delhi has enough number of brave, bold men and women who can make it not only one of the best cities.
My vision for Delhi is that it should be a city of opportunities where people
Dog Menace
Water, though being one of the most precious resources on the earth, is availabile in limited amount. Hence it’s necessary that due management of the water resources is taken for the existence of life.
Power is the basis of human lives and is used in almost everything we have. Hence it’s vital in the interest of social development and welfare that power reaches to common citizens
Education empowers our children, making them strong enough to look after themselves in any given situation. A large role in delivering the education is played by our educational institutions
Delhi Villages Delhi has 369 villages which, though called as Urban Villages but, continue to suffer from developmental inequalities. The basic infrastructure is in such a sorrow state that some villages
Healthcare The Delhi government being the major health service provider is responsible for the healthcare services in Delhi but due to lack of planning and vision of Delhi government
Pollution According to a Greenpeace study, New Delhi is the most polluted capital city in the world. The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels have crossed the emergency levels of 500ug/m3.
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Vijay on Issues
Delhi Villages Delhi has 369 villages which, though called as Urban Villages but, continue to suffer from developmental inequalities. The basic infrastructure is in such a sorrow state that some villages
Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance. Hence it’s imperative in the interest of societal development that its children and youth are well educated. It’s a shame that Delhi despite being the capital of India is not fully literate whereas a small state like Kerala has attained 100% literacy.
Wateris vital for the existence of life but we need to realize that like all the other resources it is not unlimited and, going by the experts’ opinion, the next war could be fought because of it.
Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country’s progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.
Housing To own a home, irrespective of the size, is a dream cherished by many. I understand this sentiment and that is why I championed the cause to help protect the applicants who were promised homes and felt cheated by the Delhi government.
Power is one of the basic amenities of life happens to be a matter of great concern for the citizens of Delhi. Faulty meters, power shortage and inflated power bills are the most common grievances faced by every other citizen.
Achievements
Chandni Chowk I have a keen interest in exploring and learning about culture, traditions and Heritage. Chandni Chowk, my former parliamentary constituency, is a perfect example of the multicultural and multi-religious India.
Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country’s progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.
Vijay's Initiatives
Recycling toys-recycling smiles.
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